How to Use refill in a Sentence

refill

1 of 2 verb
  • He refilled his glass from the nearby pitcher.
  • The reservoir will refill once it begins raining.
  • The store cleans the jars and refills them.
    — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Slice down two sides of the pot, then start to refill the hole.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Then refill the tank with water to test it.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Check to see if anything needs to be topped off or refilled.
    — Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Drain the eggs, then refill the pot with cold water.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Drain the basin, and refill it with clean water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Once the bird bath is dry, refill it with fresh water.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
  • Bird baths should be dumped and refilled every few days, too.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Bird baths should be dumped and refilled every few days, too.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • Drain the sink and refill it with cool water to rinse the jeans.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Let fun refill your cup, then re-engage.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
  • Then use a wire bottle brush to clean out the inside of each tube. Wash and Wipe Empty the bucket of dirty water, then refill it with clean water and a few squirts of dish soap.
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
  • Drain the soapy water and refill the tub with cool water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Drain the soapy water and refill the tub with cool water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Someone is already on their way to refill it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The moat will need to be refilled frequently and kept clean.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The moat will need to be refilled frequently and kept clean.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
  • Rinse it well with clean water, then refill the birdbath.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Maybe the winner gets the first piece of dessert or never has to get up to refill their plate.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Dial the heat up or down to your liking, then prepare to refill the chips.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
  • That used to be restocked twice per week; now it is being refilled daily.
    — Carol Flynn, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2023
  • These big-batch mojitos are up for the challenge and easy to refill again and again.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Drain the soapy water and refill the tub with lukewarm water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
  • The agency charged lenders as a way to refill its coffers from last year’s bank failures.
    — Annamaria Andriotis, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Drain the soapy water and refill the tub with clean, lukewarm water.
    — Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Drain and flush again before refilling with fresh water for use.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Drain and flush again before refilling with fresh water for use.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Water glasses are refilled like clockwork, and the servers know their stuff.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023

refill

2 of 2 noun
  • Keep in mind that the refill sheets for this trap are a bit pricey.
    — Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2022
  • The kit comes with 12 duster refills.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • In warmer months, clean and refill every day or two.
    — Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Leave it alone and refill as needed.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Mix up a batch and keep it in a pitcher for easy refills over ice.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Clean and refill bird baths as needed.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
  • For the rest of the week, each morning brought a fresh refill of snow.
    — Scott Yorko, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
  • In the cooler months of fall and spring, clean and refill twice a week.
    — Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Clean the trap and refill every day or two, says Wilber.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • When the bottle is empty, keep the sprayer to use with a refill.
    — Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Fill the glass bottle six times from the cardboard refill box.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2022
  • For the sugar and yeast trap, refill every few days.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
  • Drain the water and refill with cool water to rinse.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Customers will be required to ask for refills at the counter.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • The brand sells refill bottles that come without the sprayer.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
  • In the cooler months of fall and spring, clean and refill every two weeks.
    — Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, refills of drip coffee and tea are free so that people stick around.
    — Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Each insert lasts about 40 hours, so pick up some refills.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
  • Patients would need to see a doctor at least once in person to get a refill.
    — Amanda Seitz and Lindsay Whitehurst, al, 25 Feb. 2023
  • When the light went out, the bartender could tell with a glance that the customer was ready for a refill.
    — New York Times, 31 Mar. 2022
  • The current refill plan is already set to take years to complete.
    — Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2023
  • In March, social media users learned a new hack to get free refills.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • This kit comes with two refill vials, and can last up to 350 hours in total.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Drain the soapy solution and refill the tub with cool water.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
  • In the warmer months, clean and refill every day or every other day.
    — Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Customers will need to ask a crew member for a refill rather than serve themselves.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 4 May 2026
  • That means after just six refills, the Ohtani cup pays for itself.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Visitors will be able to eat out by the fire pit or right by the bar for easy refill access.
    — Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 2 May 2022
  • Let the seeds soak for a day, drain the water after 24 hours and refill.
    — Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Then, to Wray’s surprise, his friend came back asking for a refill.
    — Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 28 Feb. 2024

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