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
To replenish its roster, Auburn added numerous newcomers through the portal and recruiting, including transfers such as Keyshawn Hall and Keshawn Murphy, as well as freshmen like Kaden Magwood.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Mom of seven Erica Jackson is used to seeing her SNAP card replenished on the second day of every month.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite ongoing conservation efforts, each year more water is extracted than can be naturally replenished through rain and snow.
—Mike Bezemek, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
How many pyrotechnics need to be replenished?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Mom of seven Erica Jackson is used to seeing her SNAP card replenished on the second day of every month.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Despite ongoing conservation efforts, each year more water is extracted than can be naturally replenished through rain and snow.
—Mike Bezemek, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025
How many pyrotechnics need to be replenished?
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
Verb
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Additionally, drivers can refill their tires at gas stations with air service for a small fee.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Men of Color program director left Gateway voluntarily in May 2025, and the college did not refill the role or continue the program.—
Cleo Krejci,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But if the government doesn't reopen soon, these cards will not be loaded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Three Jays pushed runs across with the bases loaded in the sixth.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Screens displayed the election results, periodically refreshed as onlookers awaited the most recent vote tally.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Instead, Mike’s work empowers patients to preserve their individuality while feeling refreshed, confident, and wholly themselves.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In 2011, a Muslim militant blew himself up in a mosque at a police compound in Cirebon packed with officers during Friday prayers, injuring 30 people.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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These under-$30 advent calendars pack plenty of festive fun.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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