as in refilling
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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
Freezing temperatures play an important role in regulating plant, animal, and insect life cycles, replenishing snow pack that supplies fresh water, and sustaining snow and ice needed for winter recreation and local economies.
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Part of that treatment is replenishing electrolytes.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
On Friday, an ever-replenishing line of about 30 people wrapped around the store’s long countertop.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Saltwater crocs laze among the area’s wetlands, while pygmy elephants are often seen replenishing themselves riverside.
—Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
West said Washburne had done events for him every campaign cycle, and the latest was aimed at replenishing his office holder account.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The agency suggests having emergency supplies in homes and cars, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replenishing fuel for cars and heating sources.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of piling on actives, this creamy serum focuses on replenishing what over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, or environmental stress tend to take away.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Part of that treatment is replenishing electrolytes.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
On Friday, an ever-replenishing line of about 30 people wrapped around the store’s long countertop.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2026
Saltwater crocs laze among the area’s wetlands, while pygmy elephants are often seen replenishing themselves riverside.
—Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
West said Washburne had done events for him every campaign cycle, and the latest was aimed at replenishing his office holder account.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
The agency suggests having emergency supplies in homes and cars, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replenishing fuel for cars and heating sources.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of piling on actives, this creamy serum focuses on replenishing what over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, or environmental stress tend to take away.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
Dyer said once the virus dissipates this time, the city will discuss replenishing the flock.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenishing
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Castle logged 22 minutes against the Mavs, loading the box score with 18 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
6 Feb. 2026
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And the two front-runners are loading up.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jones belabored this point as well, once again citing packing too much and how a broken zipper can quickly turn messy if security is unable to quickly re-pack your belongings.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Located in Willows, layoffs will hit all positions at the plant, including 60 packing operators, 20 Q-Pack operators and 16 warehouse workers.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Replenishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenishing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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