as in refilling
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 replenishing
While traditional boxes focus on replenishing toys and treats, this subscription focuses on active engagement.
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Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 12 May 2026
La Mer doubles down on replenishing algae extracts here, thanks to their signature Miracle Broth and Shaping Ferment formulas.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Mornings were msemen, eggs, and pastries that somehow kept replenishing themselves; evenings were tagine and zaalouk, all of it rivaling the best restaurants in the city.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
By replenishing these stocks, Qatar reestablishes a more credible and durable air defense posture, reflecting a broader regional effort to reinforce layered missile shields against increasingly complex and high-volume threats.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Changing that hinges on the Chiefs not just running the diagnostics and replenishing their talent but being willing and able to execute change.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Electrolyte Drinks With Added Sugar Electrolyte drinks and powders are popular for replenishing fluids after exercise or in hot weather.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
First observed in 1970, Earth Day is held annually on April 22 and now includes events in more than 190 countries aimed at protecting and replenishing the planet.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Those decisions should be made with a commitment to replenishing reserves as soon as practicable.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 12 May 2026
La Mer doubles down on replenishing algae extracts here, thanks to their signature Miracle Broth and Shaping Ferment formulas.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Mornings were msemen, eggs, and pastries that somehow kept replenishing themselves; evenings were tagine and zaalouk, all of it rivaling the best restaurants in the city.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
By replenishing these stocks, Qatar reestablishes a more credible and durable air defense posture, reflecting a broader regional effort to reinforce layered missile shields against increasingly complex and high-volume threats.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Changing that hinges on the Chiefs not just running the diagnostics and replenishing their talent but being willing and able to execute change.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
Electrolyte Drinks With Added Sugar Electrolyte drinks and powders are popular for replenishing fluids after exercise or in hot weather.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
First observed in 1970, Earth Day is held annually on April 22 and now includes events in more than 190 countries aimed at protecting and replenishing the planet.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Those decisions should be made with a commitment to replenishing reserves as soon as practicable.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishing
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The Bruins followed it up by loading the bases with no outs in the fifth for right fielder Megan Grant.—
Jordan Puente,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Then the human welder has to finish the areas where the robot can’t reach, then pull it out and start loading new parts.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Section Two of the Voting Rights Act was written to prevent diminishing the voting power of racial minorities by packing them into one district or spreading them out across many districts.—
Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Of course, packing two days of qualifying comes with some concessions.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Replenishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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