as in refills
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 replenishes
The travel-size body wash, body oil, and body lotion are powered by undaria seaweed, an antioxidant-rich ingredient that replenishes the moisture barrier and smooths texture.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 Dec. 2025
Fresh soil replenishes nutrients the plant needs, and a slightly larger pot adds a little more room for growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Workers are expected to return to their roles once Congress replenishes government funding.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the algae replenishes the skin barrier while green tea supplies antioxidants.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
It is made from an extract of fragrant Hawaiian ginger that replenishes moisture on a daily basis.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 Dec. 2025
Fresh soil replenishes nutrients the plant needs, and a slightly larger pot adds a little more room for growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Workers are expected to return to their roles once Congress replenishes government funding.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the algae replenishes the skin barrier while green tea supplies antioxidants.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
It is made from an extract of fragrant Hawaiian ginger that replenishes moisture on a daily basis.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishes
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And the carne asada fries loads shredded cheese and carne asada onto a bed of french fries, topped with two salsas, sour cream, cilantro and onions.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Attackers can hide instructions inside that address and make Copilot execute them as soon as the page loads.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Nothing refreshes a bedroom as quickly as a new coat of paint.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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When Billboard refreshes its rankings in a few days, Megadeth will almost certainly launch within the top 10 on multiple rosters.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The series that packs qualifying and the race into one day; hundreds of passes into each race; and each race usually into 70-75 minutes runs this weekend at Miami Gardens’ Hard Rock Stadium.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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The electrified setup packs a 771-hp punch and could elevate the GT to even greater heights.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Replenishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishes. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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