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 Hubbs-Seaworld institute, which has been conducting research on replenishing local white sea bass populations for decades, established a program in 2014 to apply their research methods to the halibut.
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Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
The key is not only making time to eat, but picking the right things to eat—foods that replenish fluids, electrolytes, and other nutrients that a heat wave takes away from you.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 28 July 2025
Utility executives have called for replenishing the fund to fall on California ratepayers, not company shareholders.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Today, more than one-third of commercial fish species are overfished, exceeding what population growth can replenish.
—Jennifer Raynor, The Conversation, 24 July 2025
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Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2025
The key is not only making time to eat, but picking the right things to eat—foods that replenish fluids, electrolytes, and other nutrients that a heat wave takes away from you.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 28 July 2025
Utility executives have called for replenishing the fund to fall on California ratepayers, not company shareholders.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
Today, more than one-third of commercial fish species are overfished, exceeding what population growth can replenish.
—Jennifer Raynor, The Conversation, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Carotenuto refilled the vials with either saline or water and returned them to the storage area in a location where they could be distributed for patient use, authorities said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Through the app, veterans can refill and track prescriptions, communicate securely with their VA health care team, review upcoming appointments and access vaccination records.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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The result, a strikeout with the bases loaded, was the continuation of a $17 million gamble that has gone bust.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The metrics changes also erect some dissuasion to loading up a schedule with cupcake opponents.—
Blake Toppmeyer,
USA TODAY,
21 Aug. 2025
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After refreshing the app, all of the Labubu blind boxes that were previously available for order had sold out. What is a Labubu? Labubu is a doll based on a monster created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, featuring a large head, sharp teeth and prominent eyes.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Design Essentials’ Scalp & Skin Care Scalp Cleansing Serum is a quick, mess-free way to refresh your scalp—no water needed.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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This highly concentrated serum is packed with not just castor oil, but a variety of hair-density-boosting ingredients.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
21 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, the square in front of the palace was packed with a massive audience, including schoolchildren, who clapped in unison during official speeches and a parade attended by thousands.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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