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
To mitigate some of the anxiety, San Diego State University and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency are celebrating the second year of an innovative collaboration that goes beyond career fairs to focus on steadily replenishing the public health workforce.
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Amy Bonomi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
These probiotics work by replenishing beneficial bacteria and inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
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—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
If that water is taken out faster than it can be replenished, the aquifer can crumble.
—Li Cohen
may 8, CBS News, 8 May 2025
For many of the companies, products in categories deemed as essential to replenish are brought in despite concerns about consumer demand and an economic slowdown.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 9 May 2025
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Amy Bonomi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
These probiotics work by replenishing beneficial bacteria and inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria.
4.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
If that water is taken out faster than it can be replenished, the aquifer can crumble.
—Li Cohen
may 8, CBS News, 8 May 2025
For many of the companies, products in categories deemed as essential to replenish are brought in despite concerns about consumer demand and an economic slowdown.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for replenish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Five years later, it was put into first fill Syrah casks sourced from a French wine producer for another four years, and then put back into refill bourbon barrels to allow the flavors to marry for a period of time before being bottled at 54.4 percent ABV with no color added.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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The quick turnaround for Game 1 of the conference finals did not allow enough time to refill the tanks.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Anthony Volpe couldn't make the throw to third base, and the Dodgers suddenly had the bases loaded and nobody out.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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With the bases now loaded and no one out, Cole started to rear back.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Keep reading to find must-haves to refresh your travel arsenal, with prices starting as low as $5.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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So, to be able to refresh our memories about the advocacy work that he's done and the positions that he's taken, not just for the Asian American community, but for the theatrical community, was really an honor.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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The show will be packed with huge stars, exclusive reveals, and live performances for fans.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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Farm Share, a main supplier of free food in the county, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently cut in half the number of semi-trucks packed with cans, produce, and dry goods like rice and beans that find their way to local charities and nonprofits.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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