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, it was smothered by sand brought in to replenish the beach.
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Greg Allen, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Glaciers flowing toward the sea at the periphery of the 2-kilometer-thick sheet of ice were losing ice faster than snowfall could replenish them, causing their edges to recede inland.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
The loan fund is repaid, replenished, and then reused for the next project.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
The result is a torus of gas, dust and other debris stretching around Jupiter, constantly replenished by Io’s incessant eruptions.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2025
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Greg Allen, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025
Glaciers flowing toward the sea at the periphery of the 2-kilometer-thick sheet of ice were losing ice faster than snowfall could replenish them, causing their edges to recede inland.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
The loan fund is repaid, replenished, and then reused for the next project.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
The result is a torus of gas, dust and other debris stretching around Jupiter, constantly replenished by Io’s incessant eruptions.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Scientific American, 13 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,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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Drain the water, refill the sink or bucket with fresh, soapy water, and repeat the process until the filter is clean.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 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
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Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker says she feels refreshed and comfortable in any sleep position with this memory foam pillow.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Common oversights include everything from not packing a universal adapter to lacking the right outfit for events like high tea or a night out at the theater.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Epstein attributes the hill’s popularity to the fans COTA attracts, drawing a comparison to the fans that pack mountainsides and hilly areas during the Tour de France cycling race each July.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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