as in to refill
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 replenish
New & Noteworthy Blink Nourish Lubricating Eye Drops deliver instant hydration while replenishing essential nutrients lost to dry eyes.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Several mainstays left, with nine recruits replenishing manager David Moyes’ squad.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Workers are expected to return to their roles once Congress replenishes government funding.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The powerful serum is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and madecassoside to plump fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and replenish the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Several mainstays left, with nine recruits replenishing manager David Moyes’ squad.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Workers are expected to return to their roles once Congress replenishes government funding.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
The powerful serum is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and madecassoside to plump fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and replenish the skin’s natural moisture barrier.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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When Catalina goes into the kitchen to refill her calabash, Frances grabs the box of Thompson paperbacks and makes a run for Ray at the restaurant.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Skunks and raccoons will dig up each grub individually, leaving a small hole that healthy grass can refill quickly.—
Steven Sullivan,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The process involved manufacturing the alloy samples to precise specifications and then meticulously loading them into protective capsules.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Buntin said that if open enrollment begins and these subsidies are not approved and loaded into the enrollment systems, people are likely to see their premiums go up.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ducati has just refreshed its Multistrada V4 Rally – the most off-road capable in its line of performance adventure touring motorcycles – after three years, with a bunch of tech upgrades to make long journeys more comfortable and justify the slightly higher sticker price.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some shoppers admitted to purchasing multiple colors to refresh their bedroom vibe year-round thanks to the set’s budget-friendly price point and all-season functionality.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Avocados are packed with monounsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, and nutrients like riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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The field, as always in this category, is packed with cast albums from both new shows and revivals; from Broadway, off-Broadway and London’s West End, in addition to some studio cast recordings.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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