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
After also losing fellow wideout Stefon Diggs for the remainder of the season to an ACL injury, the Texans needed to replenish the vanishing depth at the wide receiver position ahead of the playoffs.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The San Rafael reservoir rests above the city and is replenished by water collected in the country’s páramos––a high-alpine ecosystem known for its nearly constant moisture; as of April, when the rationing began, the reservoir was at less than 20 percent capacity.
—Elizabeth Rush, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
This is different from the program the U.S. routinely gives Ukraine assistance through in which existing weapons from U.S. military stockpiles are provided to Ukraine quickly and the dollar amounts replenish U.S. supplies with new weapons.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
The charging case can be replenished using a USB-C cable or a Qi wireless charging mat.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The San Rafael reservoir rests above the city and is replenished by water collected in the country’s páramos––a high-alpine ecosystem known for its nearly constant moisture; as of April, when the rationing began, the reservoir was at less than 20 percent capacity.
—Elizabeth Rush, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
This is different from the program the U.S. routinely gives Ukraine assistance through in which existing weapons from U.S. military stockpiles are provided to Ukraine quickly and the dollar amounts replenish U.S. supplies with new weapons.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
The charging case can be replenished using a USB-C cable or a Qi wireless charging mat.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Drain the bowl or sink, refill with fresh water, and repeat the soaking process until the water runs clear.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Helicopters dropped thousands of gallons of water to dampen the flames, then refilled their massive buckets from nearby reservoirs.Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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The pigs were safely loaded, watered and fed while on the island.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Drive only when alert and refreshed: Driving on 4 or 5 hours of sleep is as dangerous as driving with a 0.08 BAC (legal intoxication).Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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For example, a modular collection can be refreshed with new elements — such as detachable collars or sleeves — without requiring a complete overhaul of the product line.Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Furthermore, some believe Gaetz packs a political skillset that Democrats should exploit for their own advantage.Philip Elliott, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Pantry offers pastries and sandwiches and in fair weather, the patio is often packed with visitors and locals who can drink in the view of that namesake feature in the Cascade mountains.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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