as in to refill
somewhat formal
to fill or build up (something) again
An efficient staff of workers replenished the trays of appetizers almost as quickly as guests emptied them. He replenished his supply of wood in preparation for the winter. Drink this—you need to replenish your fluids after your hike. plants that replenish soil nutrients
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Recent Examples of replenish
And for those little ones with cradle cap, the Bye-Bye Cradle Cap Gel is there to help prevent symptoms including scaling, redness and irritation by hydrating, nourishing and replenishing skin.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
In fashion terms, this involves grabbing that six-pack of seamless underwear to replace your now-threadbare collection, or else replenishing your leggings drawer with new, chic picks whose buttery softness will stand the test of time.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
First Thing in the Morning Drinking at least one glass of water upon waking is an ideal way to replenish your body and hydrate for the day ahead.
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Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
Plus, some perennials can help hydrangeas thrive by providing shade or replenishing soil nutrients.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
In fashion terms, this involves grabbing that six-pack of seamless underwear to replace your now-threadbare collection, or else replenishing your leggings drawer with new, chic picks whose buttery softness will stand the test of time.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
First Thing in the Morning Drinking at least one glass of water upon waking is an ideal way to replenish your body and hydrate for the day ahead.
—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
Plus, some perennials can help hydrangeas thrive by providing shade or replenishing soil nutrients.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for replenish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Bond can refill them by finding chemicals or batteries in the field.
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Taking Regular Movement Breaks One way to reduce poor posture is to move around periodically, whether that means standing up, marching in place, walking to refill a water bottle, or taking a quick lap around the office or home.
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After loading the bases, the Rays were able to manufacture their offense against Royals starter Noah Cameron.
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Tamales are loaded with bean, chile and cheese.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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Volunteers with Georgia's Own Credit Union spent Tuesday packing 500 meal kits as part of MUST Ministries' Summer Lunch program.
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Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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