restock
verb
re·stock
(ˌ)rē-ˈstäk 
restocked; restocking
: to provide (something) with a stock or supply again
restocked the pantry/shelves
Texas Department of Fish and Wildlife says the reservoir will be restocked with fish as soon as the drought ends and water levels return to normal.—
John Sepulvado
: to provide, obtain, or keep a stock or supply of (something) again
John Sepulvadorestock inventory
restocking trout
The retailer is now restocking about half those items because customers missed them.—Marina Strauss
Marina StraussExamples of restock in a Sentence
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With a deep and talented defensive tackle class in the draft and a few free agents still available, the Steelers can now begin restocking their defensive front.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Most of the key contributors from that team were traded for prospects as president of baseball operations Peter Bendix works to restock the organization’s depth and then rely on the player development department to maximize the production of those prospects.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Running March 25 through 31, the massive sale makes restocking your beauty bag supplement cabinet, and home gym a no-brainer.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
The retailer restocks its flowers every day, so you’re bound to find a fresh bloom for your kitchen counter, dining room, or bedroom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Most of the key contributors from that team were traded for prospects as president of baseball operations Peter Bendix works to restock the organization’s depth and then rely on the player development department to maximize the production of those prospects.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2025
Running March 25 through 31, the massive sale makes restocking your beauty bag supplement cabinet, and home gym a no-brainer.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
The retailer restocks its flowers every day, so you’re bound to find a fresh bloom for your kitchen counter, dining room, or bedroom.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Restock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restock. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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