as in refilling
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 replenishing
Experts believe beef prices will remain elevated for the foreseeable future, given the lengthy process of replenishing herds and high tariffs on key exporting nations such as Brazil.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
That means developing reuse infrastructure, expanding the use of desalination processes and finding ways of replenishing aquifers.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
The celebratory July 4 meal would certainly have kept the innkeeper, Daniel Smith, busy replenishing the finest bottles of Madeira from behind the locked bar—perhaps overhearing snippets of chatter among the delegates.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Several mainstays left, with nine recruits replenishing manager David Moyes’ squad.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Johnston's budget plan also calls for officials to begin replenishing the city's reserves, including adding $4 million to the rainy-day fund next year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
According to the brand, this weightless leave-in treatment delivers up to 72 hours of replenishing moisture thanks to pomegranate seed oil and sunflower seed oil, which nourish and smooth the strands without weighing them down.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Ammonia is efficiently destroyed by solar radiation and cosmic rays, so either something is replenishing the molecule on Nix or there is some sort of balance in its destruction and re-formation, Holler said.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Now, with reserves dwindling from a grinding, ammunition-guzzling conflict that shows no sign of ending, a factory that opened in Germany on Wednesday could go some way to replenishing stocks.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
That means developing reuse infrastructure, expanding the use of desalination processes and finding ways of replenishing aquifers.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
The celebratory July 4 meal would certainly have kept the innkeeper, Daniel Smith, busy replenishing the finest bottles of Madeira from behind the locked bar—perhaps overhearing snippets of chatter among the delegates.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Several mainstays left, with nine recruits replenishing manager David Moyes’ squad.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Johnston's budget plan also calls for officials to begin replenishing the city's reserves, including adding $4 million to the rainy-day fund next year.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
According to the brand, this weightless leave-in treatment delivers up to 72 hours of replenishing moisture thanks to pomegranate seed oil and sunflower seed oil, which nourish and smooth the strands without weighing them down.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Ammonia is efficiently destroyed by solar radiation and cosmic rays, so either something is replenishing the molecule on Nix or there is some sort of balance in its destruction and re-formation, Holler said.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Now, with reserves dwindling from a grinding, ammunition-guzzling conflict that shows no sign of ending, a factory that opened in Germany on Wednesday could go some way to replenishing stocks.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishing
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After Oracle 's huge $18 billion bond sale last month, the market has become a little more wary of AI companies loading up on debt to spend on AI.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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This time, Wilson activated his bullpen as Castillo waded through the next four batters, loading the bases for lefty Daulton Varsho.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Taylor Sheridan is packing his bags and heading to a new studio.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
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Prepare an emergency bag If possible, families should consider packing an emergency bag, according to the organization's safety plan checklist.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Replenishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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