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 fragrance-free formula helps leave skin feeling soft, smooth and replenished.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
That’s why a number of industry analysts believe oil prices have moved too low, and the market is underpricing the risk of effectively running out of oil before the tanks can be replenished.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The water retained will slowly evaporate throughout use, and the vest just needs to soak in ice water to be replenished.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Hungry partygoers settled into plush banquettes, talking and laughing over plates of food and steadily replenished cocktails.
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Sari Kamin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
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.
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Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
And what makes Akkermansia deficiency uniquely difficult to treat is that it cannot be replenished through diet.
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Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Without sufficient rainfall, groundwater aquifers are not replenished, meaning water levels will continue to drop and deeper wells will be needed to reach the diminishing supply.
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Michelle Hummel,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
That’s why a number of industry analysts believe oil prices have moved too low, and the market is underpricing the risk of effectively running out of oil before the tanks can be replenished.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
The water retained will slowly evaporate throughout use, and the vest just needs to soak in ice water to be replenished.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Hungry partygoers settled into plush banquettes, talking and laughing over plates of food and steadily replenished cocktails.
—
Sari Kamin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
The report states that 39 percent of total freshwater withdrawals was replenished to nature in 2025.
—
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
Without sufficient rainfall, groundwater aquifers are not replenished, meaning water levels will continue to drop and deeper wells will be needed to reach the diminishing supply.
—
Michelle Hummel,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenished
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During the last homestand, the day after the bottom of the order struck out consecutively with the bases loaded in what became a walk-off win against the Baltimore Orioles, Roberts called over Ryan Ward and Alex Freeland in the dugout during batting practice.
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Detroit, though, loaded the bases with one out in the third on a walk, Altuve's fielding error and a hit batter.
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Look for a dense melon that's heavy for its size because it'll be packed with more juice, more sugar and more flavor.
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Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park in Miami for Fan Fest to watch Team USA advance in the World Cup, cheering through rain and celebrating the win together.
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Les Bleus returned to play looking refreshed — practically pelting the Swedish goal with attempts, and yet somehow nothing went in.
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Wall-sized screens, refreshed every minute, show live updates on public conversation topics related to antisemitism.
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“Replenished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenished. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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