as in to refill
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 replenish
As the acting Navy secretary noted in the congressional hearing, the US needs to replenish arms stockpiles drawn down by the Iran war.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Anyone dealing with dryness, loss of elasticity, or skin that needs a little extra comfort and support will appreciate how nourishing and replenishing this cleanser feels.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026
And what makes Akkermansia deficiency uniquely difficult to treat is that it cannot be replenished through diet.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Anyone dealing with dryness, loss of elasticity, or skin that needs a little extra comfort and support will appreciate how nourishing and replenishing this cleanser feels.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026
And what makes Akkermansia deficiency uniquely difficult to treat is that it cannot be replenished through diet.
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
When storms drop a few inches of rain over a few days, the water sinks into the soil, nourishing plants and replenishing groundwater.
—David Boutt, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Once the bird bath is dry, refill it with fresh water.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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The shrinking pile of emergency oil also serves as a reminder of how US officials will need to refill the SPR afterwards, an endeavor that will keep both demand and prices high.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The iXi trolley uses two cameras and GPS that’s pre-loaded with maps of more than 40,000 courses to autonomously steer itself, with players able to issue commands via hand gestures or voice control.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The Paragon finds home on a Ford F-350, but rather than load in a bunch of extras from the gate, Supertramp keeps the base price down by making those extras optional.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Its recent revival is rooted in the architectural heritage of the buildings, so the aim was to renew and refresh rather than to radically reinvent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Each year, crews rework the white limestone layer and haul in 88,000 pounds of broken brick, but only during completely dry weather, to refresh each of the courts.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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If you’re headed to a region with a malaria risk, don’t hesitate to pack 100% DEET bug spray.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Once considered competitive territory, the district was transformed into safe Republican ground after Democratic mapmakers packed it with conservative voters siphoned from neighboring GOP seats.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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