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
Saltwater crocs laze among the area’s wetlands, while pygmy elephants are often seen replenishing themselves riverside.
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Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
West said Washburne had done events for him every campaign cycle, and the latest was aimed at replenishing his office holder account.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The agency suggests having emergency supplies in homes and cars, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replenishing fuel for cars and heating sources.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of piling on actives, this creamy serum focuses on replenishing what over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, or environmental stress tend to take away.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
This moisture is great for replenishing groundwater, and reaching root systems that are buried deep underground.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to replenishing the equity pool for employee awards, this decision restored the equity framework needed to maintain and execute on Tesla’s pay-for-performance philosophy after a single Delaware judge voided the 2018 CEO Performance Award.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Mukhopadhyay said he's given away nearly 3,000 books so far, replenishing school libraries in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades.
—Alys Martinez, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
West said Washburne had done events for him every campaign cycle, and the latest was aimed at replenishing his office holder account.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The agency suggests having emergency supplies in homes and cars, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replenishing fuel for cars and heating sources.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of piling on actives, this creamy serum focuses on replenishing what over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, or environmental stress tend to take away.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
This moisture is great for replenishing groundwater, and reaching root systems that are buried deep underground.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
In addition to replenishing the equity pool for employee awards, this decision restored the equity framework needed to maintain and execute on Tesla’s pay-for-performance philosophy after a single Delaware judge voided the 2018 CEO Performance Award.
—Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Mukhopadhyay said he's given away nearly 3,000 books so far, replenishing school libraries in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades.
—Alys Martinez, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishing
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Adding 1/2 cup to your washer drum before loading in dirty laundry will help boost the cleaning properties of your detergent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2026
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Caron added that the crew member involved was reportedly assisting ground staff by loading items as an extra set of hands and may have been left unaccounted for when the doors closed.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Carolinas could see blizzard conditions stemming from the bomb cyclone, a term Oravec used to described an intense, rapidly strengthening storm system off the Southeast coast packing strong winds.—
Kristin M. Hall,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Breeze and former UConn star Paige Bueckers — the 2021 AP Player of the Year — are just two of the players responsible for packing the place on Friday night.—
Dan Gelston,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Replenishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishing. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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