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 Transitioning your skincare for fall includes swapping lightweight moisturizers for creamier concoctions designed to replenish the moisture barrier as the weather gets drier. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026 Its leaders focused not only on what customers wanted to buy, but also on how Walmart could source, move and replenish those products efficiently at scale. Joanna Riley, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 For now, retailers can keep selling the drinks and consumers can continue buying them, but distributors may become increasingly reluctant to replenish inventory while Congress debates the category's future. Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 The luminous product adds a dewy finish to your skin while also replenishing moisture, thanks to a combination of shea butter and glycerin. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replenish
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  • Countertop footprint matters, too, since smaller machines refill more often while larger models trade convenience for capacity.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The potential workaround Oil industry analysts believe a possible plan to refill the SPR with Venezuelan oil could be done in the form of similar exchanges.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • Just before the show began, Williams loaded up her pre-show playlist with six songs that speak to this musical conversation.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Mariners reliever Carlos Vargas (1-0) struck out Josh Lowe and Christian Moore — each on three pitches — with the bases loaded to end the bottom of the fifth, and Seattle pushed the lead to 7-2 on RBI singles by Canzone and Raleigh in the sixth.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
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  • What better way to feel refreshed than by singing and dancing to your favorite songs?
    Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The Home Depot Patio Furniture Labor Day Sales If your patio furniture got plenty of love this summer, take The Home Depot’s end-of-season sale as a prime opportunity to refresh ahead of next year.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
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  • Saturday’s match may have been short on true quality but still packed a punch, with Wrexham furious that home substitute Ben Cabango was shown only a yellow card by referee Elliot Bell for a wild challenge on O’Hare.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cinnamon and pecans pack the breakfast or snack bread with even more flavor.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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