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
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
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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
But my days felt both hectic and aimless, a sloppy collage of sitting in Zoom meetings, responding to a self-replenishing firehouse of emails and Slack messages, and making endless tiny tweaks to our volunteer management system.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
The team suggests the planet may maintain a balance between its molten surface and its atmosphere, allowing gases to cycle between them and potentially replenishing its atmosphere.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
If your barrier needs a reset, this delivers deep, replenishing moisture—without, rest assured, any of the grease.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
There is a still a risk, though, that the Global Fund’s overall financing will fall well short of its funding targets, as France, Japan, Sweden and the European Commission did not yet announce pledges at the most recent conference for replenishing the fund in late November, according to the Lancet.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
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
But my days felt both hectic and aimless, a sloppy collage of sitting in Zoom meetings, responding to a self-replenishing firehouse of emails and Slack messages, and making endless tiny tweaks to our volunteer management system.
—Literary Hub, 22 Dec. 2025
The team suggests the planet may maintain a balance between its molten surface and its atmosphere, allowing gases to cycle between them and potentially replenishing its atmosphere.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
If your barrier needs a reset, this delivers deep, replenishing moisture—without, rest assured, any of the grease.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
There is a still a risk, though, that the Global Fund’s overall financing will fall well short of its funding targets, as France, Japan, Sweden and the European Commission did not yet announce pledges at the most recent conference for replenishing the fund in late November, according to the Lancet.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishing
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The container is insulated and protected from weather and palletized for easy transport using a forklift for loading onto vehicles or aircraft.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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There might also be loading instructions in the machine’s manual.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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Rain chances People in the Miami-area should plan on packing a rain jacket or an umbrella through Friday.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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After sending the cheeseheads packing with the biggest playoff comeback in franchise history, Ben Johnson spiced up the rivalry with some salty language.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Replenishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishing. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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