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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The thieves check the balance when a customer purchases a card and loads funds onto it, then drain the card of funds before the customer can use it, officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Dec. 2025
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As its average shopper loads up on 15 items per basket, the company is betting a growing share of those items will be alcohol-free.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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On Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, winter storms arrive with remarkable regularity, delivering light, dry snowfall that refreshes the mountain again and again throughout the season.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ingredients like glycolic, lactic, and mandelic acid offer gentle exfoliation that refreshes dull winter skin.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2026
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Roughly half the size of a penny, the ISOCELL HP5 packs 200 million pixels into an extremely compact footprint.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections and more.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Replenishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishes. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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