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
There was endless variety, and everything was fresh, delicious, and regularly replenished.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Most mulch needs to be replenished about once a year to maintain an adequate layer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The Sierra Nevada mountains were replenished after seeing a dismally low snowpack to start the year, and snow even temporarily closed Yosemite National Park.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The 2026 Winter Games continue in Milano Cortina, and with the condom supply now restocked and set to be continuously replenished, at least one logistical challenge of the Olympics appears to be resolved.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Snow and ice removal experts recommend having certain remedies and products on hand for when salt runs out and supplies can't be replenished before a storm.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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).
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Most mulch needs to be replenished about once a year to maintain an adequate layer.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The Sierra Nevada mountains were replenished after seeing a dismally low snowpack to start the year, and snow even temporarily closed Yosemite National Park.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The 2026 Winter Games continue in Milano Cortina, and with the condom supply now restocked and set to be continuously replenished, at least one logistical challenge of the Olympics appears to be resolved.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Snow and ice removal experts recommend having certain remedies and products on hand for when salt runs out and supplies can't be replenished before a storm.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
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).
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenished
Verb
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The gun was not loaded, Boyd said, and a preliminary investigation determined that there was no threat to specific students or the school.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Outfielder Travis Chestnut laid down a bunt that loaded the bases.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What initally drew me to it is the impressively minimal ingredient list—packed to the brim with many of anti-aging’s superstar ingredients.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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The boutique- and restaurant-packed Da’an district starts just down the street, and the Taipei Arena subway station around the corner connects you to the rest of the city with ease.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the truth is, with a coat of paint, many items around your home can feel dramatically refreshed.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sleep should, in theory, be peaceful, but there are so many modern factors working against us that waking up refreshed can feel impossible.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Replenished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenished. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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