top up
verb
topped up; topping up; tops up
British
: to make up to the full quantity, capacity, or amount
British
: to replenish a supply
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Levothyroxine is prescribed to treat hypothyroidism—where the thyroid doesn't produce enough of the hormone thyroxine—and works by topping up thyroid hormone levels.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
So, consider topping up your water bottle a bit more often during periods of drought—the daily recommended intakes for women and men are 11.5 cups and 15.5 cups, respectively—though there are other ways to maximize your hydration, too.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Check every so often to make sure that there is enough stock in the tray, just top up if needed.
—Rebekah Evans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
The need to top up the 92 has become a way of life for club members.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
So, consider topping up your water bottle a bit more often during periods of drought—the daily recommended intakes for women and men are 11.5 cups and 15.5 cups, respectively—though there are other ways to maximize your hydration, too.
—Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Check every so often to make sure that there is enough stock in the tray, just top up if needed.
—Rebekah Evans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
The need to top up the 92 has become a way of life for club members.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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“Top up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/top%20up. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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