replenish

Definition of replenishnext
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 Still, China-watchers expect a new generation of officials to ascend to senior positions as the party looks to replenish top ranks thinned out by the anti-graft effort. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Less than an hour in, helpers were being dispatched to replenish the dwindling stock of candy. — Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026 On the more practical side, wool felt wine markers are a great assist, or pick up a fancy bag of coffee to replenish their stash. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026 Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide is a rich overnight cream that helps replenish dry skin while softening the look of crepiness, fine lines, and rough texture. — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replenish
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  • In 1938 Hungarian journalist László Bíró, fed up with the constant need to refill fountain pens and deal with their messy ink, patented a novel design.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But any solution to refill the lake will likely involve conservation within Utah.
    — Silvia Console Battilana, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
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  • An error from the Brewers gave the Rays enough momentum to load the bases.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Within two days, Flowers recalled, Jain and Ketkar had loaded the reminder bot with her scripts.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Under the pioneering spirit of art director Luca Nichetto, a global roster of names are refreshing this ages-old company’s profile, among them Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Days ago, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists refreshed its recommendations on menopause treatment options.
    — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • Compton and Clark weave a folksy Celtic score, packed with thigh-slapping drinking songs, ethereal ballads and soaring earworms.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Flight imposes strict weight limits, so birds pack enormous numbers of very small neurons into very small brains.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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