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
The celebratory July 4 meal would certainly have kept the innkeeper, Daniel Smith, busy replenishing the finest bottles of Madeira from behind the locked bar—perhaps overhearing snippets of chatter among the delegates.
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Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Megawatt charging can replenish around 250 miles of driving range in five minutes.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Refuel With Nutrient-Rich Carbs and Fats Eating foods rich in nutritious carbohydrates after exercising can help replenish the glycogen in your muscles.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
New & Noteworthy Blink Nourish Lubricating Eye Drops deliver instant hydration while replenishing essential nutrients lost to dry eyes.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Megawatt charging can replenish around 250 miles of driving range in five minutes.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025
Refuel With Nutrient-Rich Carbs and Fats Eating foods rich in nutritious carbohydrates after exercising can help replenish the glycogen in your muscles.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Oct. 2025
New & Noteworthy Blink Nourish Lubricating Eye Drops deliver instant hydration while replenishing essential nutrients lost to dry eyes.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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So those drums can fall into the hands of criminals who then refill them with the cheaper, toxic liquids and pass them off as the pharmaceutical-grade product, selling them to drug manufacturers who are looking to save money on ingredients.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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When Catalina goes into the kitchen to refill her calabash, Frances grabs the box of Thompson paperbacks and makes a run for Ray at the restaurant.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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To get started, simply load your disc, select an output format, adjust any settings as needed, and then press Start.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Oct. 2025
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Suitcases were being loaded as well.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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The fourth installment of the brands’ collaboration infuses playful details into elevated design, offering new styles in addition to refreshed versions of the Classic Platform and Trailbreak sneakers.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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The entire process takes just a few minutes and leaves participants refreshed, relaxed, and clean.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cucumber water isn’t just a refreshing spa drink; it’s also packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients that can boost your health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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Canned Salmon Canned salmon is a protein-rich food that’s packed with omega-3 fats, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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