as in refilled
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 replenished
The report states that 39 percent of total freshwater withdrawals was replenished to nature in 2025.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
If amino acids aren’t adequately replenished from dietary protein, the body will recycle parts of muscle instead.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
And what makes Akkermansia deficiency uniquely difficult to treat is that it cannot be replenished through diet.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Water levels in Lake Texana have been declining since mid-2025, leading to concerns about further reductions in water availability, but recent rain has replenished some of the supply.
—Michelle Hummel, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Water levels in Lake Texana have been declining since mid-2025, leading to concerns about further reductions in water availability, but recent rain has replenished some of the supply.
—Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Most of the oil being transferred there is not being replenished.
—Adina Renner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Tina Chakarian, who has overseen Armenia’s presence at the Biennale for years, said her team has tried to get ahead of that by locking in the essentials early and setting up a system that can be replenished as needed.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Harbaugh, however, replenished the barren corner room with a hard-nosed player under cost control.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
If amino acids aren’t adequately replenished from dietary protein, the body will recycle parts of muscle instead.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
And what makes Akkermansia deficiency uniquely difficult to treat is that it cannot be replenished through diet.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Water levels in Lake Texana have been declining since mid-2025, leading to concerns about further reductions in water availability, but recent rain has replenished some of the supply.
—Michelle Hummel, Fortune, 25 May 2026
Water levels in Lake Texana have been declining since mid-2025, leading to concerns about further reductions in water availability, but recent rain has replenished some of the supply.
—Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Most of the oil being transferred there is not being replenished.
—Adina Renner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Tina Chakarian, who has overseen Armenia’s presence at the Biennale for years, said her team has tried to get ahead of that by locking in the essentials early and setting up a system that can be replenished as needed.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Harbaugh, however, replenished the barren corner room with a hard-nosed player under cost control.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenished
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To start the second inning, Aledo got consecutive hits from Dylan Duran and Kyle Poindexter, and a bunt single from Will Cayce loaded the bases.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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The Athletics loaded the bases with one out in the second, but Lambert struck out McNeil and Darell Hernaiz to keep it 3-0.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The Washed Ashore team packed them into a U-Haul and took them for a 900-mile road trip down the coast, which is pretty incredible.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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After the raids, the quinceañera shops, normally packed with girls and doting mothers on weekends, often sat empty.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Moreover, Starlink satellites have a useful life of only five years, meaning that the fleet has to be refreshed more often than the average American household replaces the family car, at untold expense in research and development and launches.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Now redone for Knicks fans, the shoe features a vibrant blue canvas upper accompanied by Vans’ signature checkerboard pattern refreshed in bold orange — bringing together the distinctive color combination that defines the New York team.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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“Replenished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenished. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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