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
Luckily, using the right moisturizer—something soothing that will replenish the lipids your skin is missing—can help.
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Sarah Felbin, Allure, 25 Feb. 2026
The Sierra Nevada mountains were replenished after seeing a dismally low snowpack to start the year, and snow even temporarily closed Yosemite National Park.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Treat your skin to the power of the plum, the ultimate superfood, packed with skin-replenishing antioxidants -- more potent than kale, spinach and blueberries.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Harvesting practices are designed to draw sap without harming trees and to remain grounded in what the forest can replenish over time.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Felbin, Allure, 25 Feb. 2026
The Sierra Nevada mountains were replenished after seeing a dismally low snowpack to start the year, and snow even temporarily closed Yosemite National Park.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Treat your skin to the power of the plum, the ultimate superfood, packed with skin-replenishing antioxidants -- more potent than kale, spinach and blueberries.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Harvesting practices are designed to draw sap without harming trees and to remain grounded in what the forest can replenish over time.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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For example, patients wouldn’t have to take time off work to see a doctor for a prescription or could refill a drug without delay.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Drain and refill the tub several times with clean water until no more suds appear.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Find a public parking spot, load up your beach day essentials, and prepare to soak up all the wonders of the surf, sun, and sand.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Hurricanes loaded the bases, and Braylan West drove in two runs with a go-ahead double.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Several interior designers recently shared their favorite free bathroom refresh ideas with publications including Apartment Therapy, Good Housekeeping, and HGTV.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Choose from modern rooms, suites, and residences at Eclipse by Half Moon or the recently refreshed Villas at Half Moon, a great getaway option with space for the whole family.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Mission Hills’ football team, dressed in black, packed the stands behind the Parker bench.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Those plump little gems are juicy, sweet, and packed with antioxidants and fiber.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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