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
The companies buying the barrels are pledging to replenish them.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The solera method gradually blends older and younger sherries over decades in the barrel, creating consistency and complexity while continuously replenishing the system.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But this trade would give them six first-round picks in the next three drafts and offer a chance to replenish their prospect pool and/or use those assets for future trades.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 12 June 2026
One of the officials said the State Department has another option, to ask Congress to replenish the fund.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The solera method gradually blends older and younger sherries over decades in the barrel, creating consistency and complexity while continuously replenishing the system.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But this trade would give them six first-round picks in the next three drafts and offer a chance to replenish their prospect pool and/or use those assets for future trades.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 12 June 2026
One of the officials said the State Department has another option, to ask Congress to replenish the fund.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
Verb
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Choose quiet tonight, and refill the well with kindness gently.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Protect quiet time to refill your creative well.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Still, 20 minutes before the shooting started, Payton walked back to his car parked at 10th and J to pick up his Glock 19 handgun, loaded with an 18-round clip.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The duo then wheels the mower down the walkway and loads it onto their trailer before taking off.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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How to vote Support your favorite restaurant by casting a vote, and feel free to refresh this webpage and make another choice or continue voting for the same spot.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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The tree of critique must be refreshed with new blood.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Sit and Liu were packed and ready to flee when officers arrested them in June 2025.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The schedule is packed, especially considering the game is played at a faster pace than even a decade ago.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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