repopulate
verb
re·pop·u·late
(ˌ)rē-ˈpä-pyə-ˌlāt 
repopulated; repopulating
: to populate (something) again
As cougars repopulate much of their former range, however, they are also encountering humans more frequently.—
William K. Stevens
William K. Stevens… captive breeding programs are helping to repopulate endangered species.—Mike Capuzzo
Mike CapuzzoIn modern times it was depopulated when distant city jobs attracted its people, then repopulated by city people.—Jane Jacobs
Jane JacobsAny new bone-marrow cells can survive and repopulate the recipient's defense apparatus provided the markers on the cell surfaces are the same as those of the donor.—Lewis Thomas
Lewis Thomas
repopulation
noun
The first step is the repopulation of buffalo, the Plains' signature animal.
—Edmunds V. Bunkse
Edmunds V. Bunkse
… even high total doses of radiation … may not be effective in controlling tumors capable of accelerated repopulation, since the rate of cell division may outpace that of cell loss stemming from treatment.
—Allen S. Lichter et al.
Allen S. Lichter et al.
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That changed in recent years as legal actions forced the agency to begin repopulating the north campus.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Beyond repopulating the campus’s tree inventory, MVCC wants to upgrade its Level 1 Arboretum status granted by Morton Arboretum several years ago.
—
Susan Degrane,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
The idea is to repopulate the gut microbiome after antibiotics wipe out the bacteria.
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Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Cavaliere is patient, though, and determined to repopulate his pastures when the grass is ready again.
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Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Beyond repopulating the campus’s tree inventory, MVCC wants to upgrade its Level 1 Arboretum status granted by Morton Arboretum several years ago.
—
Susan Degrane,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
The idea is to repopulate the gut microbiome after antibiotics wipe out the bacteria.
—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Cavaliere is patient, though, and determined to repopulate his pastures when the grass is ready again.
—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for repopulate
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“Repopulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repopulate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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