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
How Hayes factors into the Lakers’ plans to replenish their big man depth will be one of the key storylines to follow of the offseason, especially with the manner Hayes’ season ended and how his role diminished.
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Though most areas received near-to-above-normal snow in winter, the quick melt caused much of it to change from solid to vapor, which has robbed rivers, streams and reservoirs of runoff needed to replenish water supplies.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
Building on that foundation, the agency has worked to replenish depleted fish populations, rebuilding at least 50 overfished stocks and rolling out recovery plans for species like red snapper.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
How Your Partner Finds Balance How someone chooses to replenish offers deep insight into their inner world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
Though most areas received near-to-above-normal snow in winter, the quick melt caused much of it to change from solid to vapor, which has robbed rivers, streams and reservoirs of runoff needed to replenish water supplies.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 May 2025
Building on that foundation, the agency has worked to replenish depleted fish populations, rebuilding at least 50 overfished stocks and rolling out recovery plans for species like red snapper.
—Alice Herman, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
How Your Partner Finds Balance How someone chooses to replenish offers deep insight into their inner world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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The whisky was matured in refill oak casks, allowing the spirit to develop its signature subtle, floral profile over time.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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At other events, I’ve been whisked away during certain meetings or conversations — asked to refill a drink, pointed in the direction of a sports game on the nearest television, or interrupted and spoken over.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The pitch would’ve represented ball four and loaded the bases.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Players were able to load in early and play a Tie-Fighter vs X-Wing dogfighting game for a couple hours prior to the event going live which was pretty fun.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Participants are assigned real projects, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and are offered training to refresh technical and soft skills.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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While sports bars have a mixed track record of late—Hooters filed for bankruptcy two months ago—investors have started showing heightened interest in refreshing the concept.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2025
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The storms are packing pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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The Tony ceremony was front-loaded and action-packed The Tonys didn’t give audiences much of a chance to get bored, packing the show with performances right out of the gate.—
Gordon Cox,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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