replenished

past tense of replenish
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 well of theatrical releases has now replenished, and there are now more writers and directors around that are pushing the medium forward. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026 Some countries did have strategic reserves, but a massive coordinated release from those supplies didn’t make a difference for long – and those reserves may need to be replenished, paradoxically increasing demand for oil in the future. — The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Emergency inventories, meanwhile, have reached dangerously low levels and have not been replenished. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026 Any area of pine straw that receives heavy foot or vehicular traffic will need to be replenished more often as the needles break down. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 However, recent rainfall across Southern California has replenished our waterways just enough to bring back a little of their spring and early summer glamour. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Inventory will be replenished when the third sales phase opens in 2027, but the purchasing patterns will probably be similar — unless LA28 adjusts prices. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Lai explained that the production capacity and supply chain constraints also limit how quickly conventional missile stocks can be replenished. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026 These stockpiles were reportedly replenished in November, according to Bloomberg. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • September was the first month that Iran loaded no crude onto tankers since maritime data tracking service Kpler began monitoring Iranian exports in 2013.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
  • After a walk loaded the bases, Erik Sabrowski relieved and struck out Munetaka Murakami on a foul tip, the pitcher letting out a yell.
    — Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • The shores of Clearwater Beach are packed block-to-block with resorts booked up by eager beachgoers, but the JW Marriott might just be the one to convince you to hang around a little bit longer before launching into Clearwater’s ombré coast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The mood was high, and our next destination was just as packed as our last few.
    — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • Exfoliating cleansers are designed to help remove dead skin cells and everyday buildup, leaving skin feeling refreshed.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to these liquid upgrades, Jefferson’s also refreshed its packaging, something that other brands like Bardstown Bourbon Company have done over the past year or so.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Replenished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenished. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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