restock

verb

re·​stock (ˌ)rē-ˈstäk How to pronounce restock (audio)
restocked; restocking

transitive verb

: to provide (something) with a stock or supply again
restocked the pantry/shelves
Texas Department of Fish and Wildlife says the reservoir will be restocked with fish as soon as the drought ends and water levels return to normal.John Sepulvado
: to provide, obtain, or keep a stock or supply of (something) again
restock inventory
restocking trout
The retailer is now restocking about half those items because customers missed them.Marina Strauss

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The group also focused heavily on restocking its supply of vulnerabilities that could be exploited to gain control over targets’ networks. ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025 The collab sold out immediately, but the flower delivery service has restocked since the initial frenzy. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025 The Chiefs need to restock this spot with younger players at some point, and adding Turner would be a good start. Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025 The current wine market softness offers an excellent opportunity to restock these classic California Cabernet icons at exceptional prices. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for restock

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1680, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of restock was circa 1680

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“Restock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restock. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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