as in refills
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 replenishes
Using legumes and cover crops in rotation schedules naturally replenishes soil nutrients.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink is a luxurious face oil that blurs imperfections, smooths texture and replenishes skin with hydration.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The travel-size body wash, body oil, and body lotion are powered by undaria seaweed, an antioxidant-rich ingredient that replenishes the moisture barrier and smooths texture.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 Dec. 2025
Fresh soil replenishes nutrients the plant needs, and a slightly larger pot adds a little more room for growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Workers are expected to return to their roles once Congress replenishes government funding.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the algae replenishes the skin barrier while green tea supplies antioxidants.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
It is made from an extract of fragrant Hawaiian ginger that replenishes moisture on a daily basis.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink is a luxurious face oil that blurs imperfections, smooths texture and replenishes skin with hydration.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
The travel-size body wash, body oil, and body lotion are powered by undaria seaweed, an antioxidant-rich ingredient that replenishes the moisture barrier and smooths texture.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 8 Dec. 2025
Fresh soil replenishes nutrients the plant needs, and a slightly larger pot adds a little more room for growth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Workers are expected to return to their roles once Congress replenishes government funding.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the algae replenishes the skin barrier while green tea supplies antioxidants.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
It is made from an extract of fragrant Hawaiian ginger that replenishes moisture on a daily basis.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishes
Verb
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The tragic discovery was made by a Union Pacific employee who loads and unloads cargo at the Union Pacific Railroad Port Laredo Intermodal Terminal before trains head north, The New York Timesreported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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On the plus side, Lexus loads the RX with safety tech.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Add Compost Annually An annual application of compost in spring or fall refreshes the health and nutrient load of garden beds and improves soil structure over time.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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The South Carolina rapper refreshes a throwback beat with a really sticky hook.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The Sierro 1000 packs a 1,024-Wh battery, enough to keep a standard refrigerator running for roughly 15 to 20 hours, while the Sierro 2000 doubles capacity to 2,048 Wh for 30 to 40 hours for a standard fridge, or 20 to 30 hours with a larger one.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
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Befitting its origins in traditional retail, Walmart is equipping its physical stores with robotic technology that picks and packs online orders from a storage area stocked with the most popular delivery items for each location.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Replenishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishes. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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