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
Hamid and Fushman replenished the ranks with new blood, even as the firm has made a point to stay small (there are currently five partners at Kleiner versus the 10 there were right before Hamid joined).
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The report finds that rivers are running dry, lakes and wetlands are disappearing and groundwater is being pumped faster than it can be replenished — putting billions of people and much of global food production at risk.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The Aztecs have nearly replenished the roster, with more than 20 players signing since the portal opened.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Over the holidays, the New York Times published a story about YouTube’s steady capture of the time once occupied by daytime television, tracing how people use the platform less as a destination than as a constant background presence — something half-watched, endlessly replenished, and always on.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Those moves replenished the club’s farm system and should help Tampa Bay in the long run, but outside of outfielder Cedric Mullins and lefty Steven Matz, the Rays haven’t made any particularly notable MLB additions.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
This stretch of the Great Hungarian Plain was once the nation’s breadbasket, a lush expanse of silt and soil regularly replenished by the flooding of the Danube and Tisza rivers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
The creamy offering immediately replenished my skin’s barrier with moisture, as opposed to taking some time to sink in.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
The talent pipeline will be replenished with seven Class of 2026 defensive linemen/edge players, led by skilled pass rusher Asharri Charles and DeAnthony Lafayette and four interior players, led by defensive tackle Keyshawn Stancil.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The report finds that rivers are running dry, lakes and wetlands are disappearing and groundwater is being pumped faster than it can be replenished — putting billions of people and much of global food production at risk.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The Aztecs have nearly replenished the roster, with more than 20 players signing since the portal opened.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Over the holidays, the New York Times published a story about YouTube’s steady capture of the time once occupied by daytime television, tracing how people use the platform less as a destination than as a constant background presence — something half-watched, endlessly replenished, and always on.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
Those moves replenished the club’s farm system and should help Tampa Bay in the long run, but outside of outfielder Cedric Mullins and lefty Steven Matz, the Rays haven’t made any particularly notable MLB additions.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
This stretch of the Great Hungarian Plain was once the nation’s breadbasket, a lush expanse of silt and soil regularly replenished by the flooding of the Danube and Tisza rivers.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
The creamy offering immediately replenished my skin’s barrier with moisture, as opposed to taking some time to sink in.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 19 Dec. 2025
The talent pipeline will be replenished with seven Class of 2026 defensive linemen/edge players, led by skilled pass rusher Asharri Charles and DeAnthony Lafayette and four interior players, led by defensive tackle Keyshawn Stancil.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenished
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Nine days after Butler’s injury, Curry finished his postgame workouts following a win over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, loaded a takeout plate of food to eat on the Warriors’ bus and prepared for the flight home from an emotionally draining four-game road trip.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The five of them pushed the furniture out of the living room, loaded in their gear, and settled in for a week of living together while Walla recorded their songs to tape.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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Officially, 15,300 fans packed Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, but there were likely even more in attendance in a crowd that reached standing-room only.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Feb. 2026
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North Texas is packed with Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s events that will make February feel extra special.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The renovation also includes five new guest rooms created by repurposing existing buildings, while the remaining 16 accommodations were fully refreshed.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2026
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Adenosine and collagen smooth and boost elasticity, giving tired eyes a lifted, refreshed look.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Replenished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenished. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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