as in supply
a second or later filling of something
The restaurant advertised free refills of soda. prescription refills
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Recent Examples of refill
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Rather than waiting for an elevator or running down the hall to refill your water bottle, a vacation rental offers all the conveniences of home with none of the cleanup that comes after a big weekend of fun.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Noun
The desire to recoup tariff revenue and refill the Treasury’s coffers, now being depleted by refunds to importers, is a preeminent priority.
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Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
Verb
The flames damaged the train station radio house building between the New Orleans Square depot and a water tower used to refill the steam engines.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Rather than waiting for an elevator or running down the hall to refill your water bottle, a vacation rental offers all the conveniences of home with none of the cleanup that comes after a big weekend of fun.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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Any monetization of the strait would be a dramatic change from the situation before the war, when commercial ships carrying 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply transited the waterway without fees.
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The facility’s hot water supply was measured below proper hot water supply.
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The conflict had not yet escalated, though the belligerents were planning, repositioning, replenishing, and preparing for the next phase.
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Electrolyte Drinks With Added Sugar Electrolyte drinks and powders are popular for replenishing fluids after exercise or in hot weather.
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In 1926, Brian's great-grandfather, Henry Knoebel, opened a pool that would mark the official start of the family’s park.
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Also, the pool area, now painted in a playful shade called Carrot Orange, has more seating and a photo booth nearby.
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Large merchant ships could come close to shore, unload their cargo and reload quickly.
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With Tuesday’s deadline for players to enter the transfer portal approaching, Georgia baseball continues to make moves to reload after reaching the 2026 College World Series.
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By contrast, Joe Biden made a total of 13 stock trades during his entire tenure as president.
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The data analytics company is growing at an impressive clip, analysts said, making the stock's valuation the most attractive it's been in a while.
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These formulas are packed with ingredients that help hydrate skin (all while continuing to cleanse it), and will leave you feeling refreshed, bouncy, and moisturized.
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Best Prime Day Deals on Fashion & Beauty With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to refresh your warm-weather style.
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Of the 21 players invited, 14 will repack their bags and participate in the U-19 Men’s Continental Championship in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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Unfortunately, one of the few downsides of hotel hopping is having to repack and unpack your bags between stays, as well as the time lapse during the day between check-out and check-in.
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Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
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Whether it's stored inside an apartment, packed into an SUV for a weekend getaway, or loaded into an RV before hitting the road, its compact folding frame makes transportation and storage remarkably simple.
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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