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
That also includes replenishing food and supplies.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The balm base is also helpful, putting replenishing ingredients like shea butter, mango seed butter, and castor oil to good use.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The balm base is also helpful, putting replenishing ingredients like shea butter, mango seed butter, and castor oil to good use.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishing
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The process of loading the SNAP cards, which involves steps by state and federal government agencies and vendors, can take up to two weeks in some states.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Republican's order directs state agencies to work with the federal contractor responsible for loading Electronic Benefit Transfer cards to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are distributed weekly, his office said.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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Just having your movie associated with IMAX or other PLFs gives it some prestige, and the studio exec agreed there’s no denying that audiences are voting with their wallet to get the higher quality experience, packing seats at the highest price point first before other cheaper showings fill up.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
10 Nov. 2025
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Shoe bags do for shoes what packing cubes and vacuum seal bags do for clothing, keeping the contents of your luggage neat and organized.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Replenishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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