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 city says some lakes are being replenished with recycled water through its ditch system.
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Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Finance officials also want to strengthen the policy by locking in how the city will build its reserves to whatever target is chosen, when reserves can specifically be used and how quickly they must be replenished after use.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The Sabres’ top two lines were replenished with the return of Josh Norris and Jason Zucker, and their goaltending got a boost with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shaking off an early season injury to resume sharing the starting duties with Alex Lyon.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Swain predicted some water supply issues later this year because reservoirs won’t be replenished by the snowpack that normally melts gradually and acts as a natural reservoir.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
On top of that, the smaller reservoirs along the Salt, compared to Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the two largest reservoirs in the country, mean they can be replenished quickly in a wet year.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The 49ers replenished their receiving corps in free agency this month, adding Evans and Kirk to complement a young corps that includes 2025 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, as well as Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Challenges will be replenished each successive extra inning.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The resource base is being consumed, not replenished.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Finance officials also want to strengthen the policy by locking in how the city will build its reserves to whatever target is chosen, when reserves can specifically be used and how quickly they must be replenished after use.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The Sabres’ top two lines were replenished with the return of Josh Norris and Jason Zucker, and their goaltending got a boost with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shaking off an early season injury to resume sharing the starting duties with Alex Lyon.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Swain predicted some water supply issues later this year because reservoirs won’t be replenished by the snowpack that normally melts gradually and acts as a natural reservoir.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
On top of that, the smaller reservoirs along the Salt, compared to Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the two largest reservoirs in the country, mean they can be replenished quickly in a wet year.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The 49ers replenished their receiving corps in free agency this month, adding Evans and Kirk to complement a young corps that includes 2025 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall, as well as Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Challenges will be replenished each successive extra inning.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The resource base is being consumed, not replenished.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenished
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The Bruins loaded the bases with one out, then broke the 1-1 tie on a fielder’s choice.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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And while the Raptors are loaded on the wings — Barrett, Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes all interchangeable defending the perimeter — Toronto lacks the star power.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The script is packed with Easter eggs and cultural callbacks.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Crowds packed the white sands of Fort Lauderdale beach Saturday for day two of the three-day Tortuga Music Festival.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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University of Regina astronomy professor, Samantha Lawler, has also questioned if SpaceX's constellations need to be so large and constantly refreshed when Starlink satellites can be retired in five years.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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There's nothing like returning to the park refreshed and ready to take on the evening instead of worn down by an hour-long ordeal on the shuttle.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Replenished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenished. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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