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 Aztecs have nearly replenished the roster, with more than 20 players signing since the portal opened.
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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
Economists caution there is no guarantee that prices will return to previous lower levels even after inventories are exhausted and replenished.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
According to the county, the whole blood is kept on hand and replenished as it is used.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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
Economists caution there is no guarantee that prices will return to previous lower levels even after inventories are exhausted and replenished.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
According to the county, the whole blood is kept on hand and replenished as it is used.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenished
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Load Plastics on Top KitchenAid reminds us that plastic containers should be loaded on the top rack, especially if your dishwasher has a heating element (and most do).—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Once the items are picked and packed in a small cardboard basket, they are loaded onto a drone inside a fenced area in the Walmart parking lot.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kuhl Eclipser Hoody Perfect as a hooded base layer on a cooler winter morning or as a UV-protection layer during a hot summer day, Kuhl’s Eclipser Hoody is packed with technology, versatility, and comfort.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Black jeans are one of the easiest staples to have in your closet, and Amazon is packed with similar styles inspired by these celebs.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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January is when profiles are refreshed, lists are rebuilt, and targets are chosen for the year ahead.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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While individuals often return feeling refreshed, organizations as a whole can lose focus after an extended period of time off.—
Adi Ignatius,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Replenished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenished. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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