replenishes

present tense third-person singular of replenish
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 body replenishes the loss of blood in a short time (a matter of hours for some components, a few weeks for others). — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The former ingredient replenishes skin while the latter improves internal collagen production and increases elastin for an overall smoother, plumper look. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 July 2026 The rich body lotion combines cocoa butter and shea butter to soften and smooth rough, thirsty skin, while squalane replenishes the skin barrier and locks in moisture. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026 Proper hydration is also good for the glymphatic system, which cleans and replenishes the brain and happens exclusively during sleep. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026 Using legumes and cover crops in rotation schedules naturally replenishes soil nutrients. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026 Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink is a luxurious face oil that blurs imperfections, smooths texture and replenishes skin with hydration. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026 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
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  • The main sleeper pod packs down small to store easily at home, then loads neatly into small and midsize vans only to burst out the tailgate at camp and create an instant bedroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Either use a fragile design that loads atoms well but breaks under high heat conditions or a sturdy design that handles heat well but not the atoms.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • The more times an image refreshes per second, the smoother the on-screen movement will be.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Recognizing our innate spiritual nature as including only good qualities such as kindness and consideration refreshes us like a gentle rain that soaks dry soil, yielding results that help and heal.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
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  • Running back Wyatt Davis also packs a punch for the Eagles, rushing for 130 yards on 18 carries against Duncanville.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The notable exception is the always effective Lena Olin, whose brief turn as a concentration camp survivor attesting to Hermine’s true sadistic nature packs a quiet charge.
    — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026

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“Replenishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishes. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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