resupply

verb

Definition of resupplynext
as in to replenish

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Recent Examples of resupply The Philippine military later said Chinese ships had used water cannon as well as dangerous navigational techniques to try to block an effort to resupply Philippine fishermen around the shoal. — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Bear canisters, resupply strategy and altitude preparation are all part of the planning process for thru-hikers. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Halo targets resupply, freight, and emergency aid, with Thunder's first flight planned for 2027. — Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The study team considered scenarios for how many astronauts would be on the moon base and how often resupply missions would occur. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resupply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resupply
  1. replenish
  2. refill
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  • The other $76,000 would primarily go toward replenishing blasting caps, flash bang rounds, rifle ammunition and smoke grenades.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These deals aim to replenish stockpiles depleted in the ongoing war on Iran.
    — Julia Gledhill, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of replenish
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  • Immediately after the quake, SDF trucks towed water tanks to community centres and schools across Yatsushiro city, returning to city hall to refill from emergency tanks beneath the building.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • If the valve shut off properly, the tank will empty and won’t refill.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 July 2026
Definition of refill

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