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
After pruning keep the soil moist, replenish the mulch over the root system and apply a slow-release landscape fertilizer.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Then mix in fresh compost, slow-release fertilizer, or new potting soil to replenish nutrients.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, the pantry uses monetary funds to replenish supply, but the demand — both from Muslims and non-Muslims — often surpasses what’s available.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
This prevents pests from multiplying in the same spot and keeps your yields higher, as the soil is allowed to replenish its nutrients.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Then mix in fresh compost, slow-release fertilizer, or new potting soil to replenish nutrients.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, the pantry uses monetary funds to replenish supply, but the demand — both from Muslims and non-Muslims — often surpasses what’s available.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
This prevents pests from multiplying in the same spot and keeps your yields higher, as the soil is allowed to replenish its nutrients.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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And instead of using proper intravenous fluid on another patient, Styles opts to refill the bag with raw milk.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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Drain the eggs, then refill the pot with cold water.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the price of Brent crude climbed and attacks rattled markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration may lift restrictions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels.—
Victoria Craw,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Tankers load up on Kharg Island, which is about 20 miles from Iran's coast in the Persian Gulf, before heading through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Arabian Sea and beyond.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Her blonde was refreshed by colorist and Highbrow Hippie co-founder Kadi Lee, then styled by Owen Gould.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Amid its major undertaking to refresh nearly two dozen restaurants and other concessions offerings, the Sacramento International Airport unveiled two new Starbucks locations, with a first-of-its-kind twist.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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It’s packed with maracujá oil and other nourishing ingredients to condition and plump, all while delivering high-shine, hydrating color that actually stays put.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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By packing the 20-year-old arena to the tune of 19,478 against the Heat, the Hornets tied the franchise’s single-season record for sellouts at the edifice at the corner of Trade and Caldwell with 16.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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