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
Brian Richter, the group’s president, said that over the last couple of decades, New Mexico has lost more than 70% of its reservoir storage along the river while groundwater has been extracted faster than it can be replenished.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Strained by industrial and agricultural demand and mismanagement, and insufficiently replenished by rainfall and snow melt, three-quarters of the world's population now live in areas where the water is drying up beneath our feet.
—Kelly Parsons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Russian military continues to draw on a large and regularly replenished pool of manpower and appears to place almost no value on the lives of its soldiers.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Now, with reserves dwindling from a grinding, ammunition-guzzling conflict that shows no sign of ending, a factory that opened in Germany on Wednesday could go some way to replenishing stocks.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
Strained by industrial and agricultural demand and mismanagement, and insufficiently replenished by rainfall and snow melt, three-quarters of the world's population now live in areas where the water is drying up beneath our feet.
—Kelly Parsons, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Russian military continues to draw on a large and regularly replenished pool of manpower and appears to place almost no value on the lives of its soldiers.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
Now, with reserves dwindling from a grinding, ammunition-guzzling conflict that shows no sign of ending, a factory that opened in Germany on Wednesday could go some way to replenishing stocks.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Combined with waning federal funding, state and local governments will be looking for new and creative ways to refill their coffers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the light remains on after completing step 3, empty the carafe, refill it with a 50/50 mixture, and run the coffee maker again.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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In these long moments of waiting, the atmosphere is heavy and loaded.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Passengers can walk on, bring bicycles, or even load up cars and campers.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Vogue’s senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden has been hooked on it since her first trial—using it to not only remove traces of foundation, but also refresh her skin in the morning.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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Painting a room can be a quick and inexpensive way to refresh your space.—
Miranda Silva,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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But outgoing Milwaukee Symphony Music Director Ken-David Masur has packed his concluding season here with major choral works to show off the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus in its 50th year.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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