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
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.
—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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenished
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Trey Mancini hit a two-run triple to give the Angels an early lead, rookie Sam Aldegheri tossed five strong innings, and Ryan Zeferjahn struck out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth in a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Trey Mancini hit a two-run triple to give Los Angeles an early lead, rookie Sam Aldegheri tossed five strong innings and Ryan Zeferjahn struck out Cedric Mullins with the bases loaded in the ninth to help the Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Friday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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That much was clear to the thousands and thousands of fans who packed the streets outside of Madison Square Garden and throughout the five boroughs on Saturday night, celebrating in glorious, delirious bliss after the Knicks won Game 5 of the NBA Finals, 94-90, in San Antonio.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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McAfee, not fully grasping why people would want to drink milk that was unpasteurized, nonetheless went to his silo, filled half-gallon containers and packed them in ice chests.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Wednesday morning the Ikeda family refreshed the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards website to learn that they had been voted best pie shop in the nation.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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The landscaping outside the temple was refreshed with vibrant San Diego-friendly plants and flowers.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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“Replenished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenished. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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