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resupply

verb

Definition of resupplynext
as in to replenish

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Recent Examples of resupply Manila has accused Beijing of dangerous maneuvers, water cannon attacks and attempts to block Philippine resupply missions. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 These are designed to be used for various military applications, including reconnaissance, maritime patrol, light attack, and resupply. — David Szondy august 02, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026 San Diego County will pay $3 million to the widow of a diabetic man who died in jail when his insulin pump ran dry and medical workers failed to resupply it for more than 19 hours. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026 That would enable it to travel further and operate for longer between resupply. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resupply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resupply
  1. replenish
  2. refill
Verb
  • Southeast Asia's wet season generally runs from June to October, when rains usually replenish reservoirs, cool overheated cities and supply water for irrigation ahead of the next planting season.
    — EDNA TARIGAN, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • With a range touted to be 375 miles, the Torcal is claimed to be capable of replenishing from 10 percent to 80 percent in as little as 16 minutes, depending on the charger.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of replenish
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  • Some stores and detergent brands offer refill programs that let customers refill an existing container rather than buying a new bottle.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • When asked about the current situation at the Village Creek property, Mary Gugliuzza, spokesperson for Fort Worth Water, said the wetland area dried up naturally, but unlike in previous years, there was no plan to refill the drying beds.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of refill

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“Resupply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resupply. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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