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
Over time, the Māori’s rate of harvesting the moa caught up with the bird’s population — in part because crops grew and replenished themselves less quickly in New Zealand’s subtropical climate than in the tropical Polynesian islands.
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Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Has plenty of sodium, carbs, and sugar to replenish your sweat.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Miami will likely have a lot of spots to fill on the offensive line after this season, so the staff made sure the unit will be replenished with talent in this class.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Additionally, since September of 2023, North Korea has shipped over 15,000 containers which likely contained billions of weapons including up to nine million artillery shells, helping Russia replenish its supply of 122 mm and 152 mm artillery shells.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Has plenty of sodium, carbs, and sugar to replenish your sweat.
—Parker Hall, Wired News, 10 July 2025
Miami will likely have a lot of spots to fill on the offensive line after this season, so the staff made sure the unit will be replenished with talent in this class.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Additionally, since September of 2023, North Korea has shipped over 15,000 containers which likely contained billions of weapons including up to nine million artillery shells, helping Russia replenish its supply of 122 mm and 152 mm artillery shells.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Helicopters were used to drop water on the fire and could refill quickly with portable water wells established nearby.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Avis First customers enjoy the ease of not having to fill up the gas tank prior to drop off as the company refills it for them at market price.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Fitts was removed following the bases loaded escape after allowing the two runs over four innings on four hits, three walks and two strikeouts.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
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Hernandez drove in Betts and Freddie Freeman drove in Ohtani, Making his first appearance since returning from a forearm injury, Blake Treinen gave up two hits, walked two and allowed a run in the ninth inning before Jack Dreyer replaced him with the bases loaded and got the final out.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
29 July 2025
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The Court Circular is the British royal family's official record of previous royal engagements and is usually refreshed online about one day after an appearance is made.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Wake up refreshed, and the day ahead is that bit easier.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The storms are packing penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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The storms are packing marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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