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
The delivery comes as the Pentagon works to modernize infantry weapons while replenishing stockpiles after years of heavy Javelin use in Ukraine.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Follow up with a skin-replenishing moisturizer to keep the area hydrated and calm.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
While traditional boxes focus on replenishing toys and treats, this subscription focuses on active engagement.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 12 May 2026
La Mer doubles down on replenishing algae extracts here, thanks to their signature Miracle Broth and Shaping Ferment formulas.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Mornings were msemen, eggs, and pastries that somehow kept replenishing themselves; evenings were tagine and zaalouk, all of it rivaling the best restaurants in the city.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Changing that hinges on the Chiefs not just running the diagnostics and replenishing their talent but being willing and able to execute change.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Electrolyte Drinks With Added Sugar Electrolyte drinks and powders are popular for replenishing fluids after exercise or in hot weather.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Follow up with a skin-replenishing moisturizer to keep the area hydrated and calm.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
While traditional boxes focus on replenishing toys and treats, this subscription focuses on active engagement.
—Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 12 May 2026
La Mer doubles down on replenishing algae extracts here, thanks to their signature Miracle Broth and Shaping Ferment formulas.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Mornings were msemen, eggs, and pastries that somehow kept replenishing themselves; evenings were tagine and zaalouk, all of it rivaling the best restaurants in the city.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
Changing that hinges on the Chiefs not just running the diagnostics and replenishing their talent but being willing and able to execute change.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Electrolyte Drinks With Added Sugar Electrolyte drinks and powders are popular for replenishing fluids after exercise or in hot weather.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishing
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On Friday, agents observed a man loading heavy items into a van outside the store and then driving to a nearby mechanic’s shop.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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After loading the bases with no outs in the first inning Monday, two strikeouts followed.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The historic estate is a rare survivor from Loomis’ early ties to fruit orchards and packing after first being settled by gold miners.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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For decades, the industry boosted performance by making transistors smaller and packing more of them onto a chip.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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“Replenishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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