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
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.
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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
Kyiv has pushed its domestic defense industry hard to keep up with the demands of three-and-a-half years of full-scale war with Russia, an adversary with its own formidable industrial capacity, plus a helping hand with replenishing its missile stocks from allies like North Korea.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The frequency of cleaning hummingbird feeders and replenishing their nectar varies by season and temperature, according to the National Audubon Society.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The process of reupholstering furniture typically requires replenishing the filling, so you'll be left with a piece that is also more comfortable.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine ― all in the class of medications known as cholinesterase inhibitors ― work by replenishing a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which is diminished in Alzheimer’s.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
In particular, replenishing Ukraine’s stock of F-16s and Patriot missile interceptors would be an incredibly powerful and effective boost.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
Among one of their tools, Sylvia said, were portable 6,000-gallon water tanks capable of replenishing tenders that can hold up to 4,000 gallons.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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
Kyiv has pushed its domestic defense industry hard to keep up with the demands of three-and-a-half years of full-scale war with Russia, an adversary with its own formidable industrial capacity, plus a helping hand with replenishing its missile stocks from allies like North Korea.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The frequency of cleaning hummingbird feeders and replenishing their nectar varies by season and temperature, according to the National Audubon Society.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
The process of reupholstering furniture typically requires replenishing the filling, so you'll be left with a piece that is also more comfortable.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine ― all in the class of medications known as cholinesterase inhibitors ― work by replenishing a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which is diminished in Alzheimer’s.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
In particular, replenishing Ukraine’s stock of F-16s and Patriot missile interceptors would be an incredibly powerful and effective boost.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 16 Aug. 2025
Among one of their tools, Sylvia said, were portable 6,000-gallon water tanks capable of replenishing tenders that can hold up to 4,000 gallons.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishing
Verb
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In digital services, apply the same scrutiny to login friction, loading messages, or chatbot delays.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Masters says that taking care of small chores, such as taking out the trash, loading the dishwasher, and emptying the fridge of your own food, shows respect for the host, their belongings, and their home.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moving across the Pacific Ocean in December meant packing minimally and leaving the rest behind.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Only packing two pairs of shoes?—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Replenishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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