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
Donations at this event help replenish the blood supply for the 10-county area in and around Travis County.
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Tom Kilgore, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Gatorade can be a good option for replenishing fluid and electrolytes during exercise that lasts over an hour.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 July 2025
Wills, who studied sturgeon at the Evans’ farm, said aquaculture is still in its infancy, and has historically relied on wild broodstock to replenish genetic diversity on fish farms.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
That type of haul could be enough to bring the Red Sox back to the table with the Giants to replenish their farm system after several high-profile promotions, or to land some trade chips that get flipped into another deal for Boston.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Tom Kilgore, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Gatorade can be a good option for replenishing fluid and electrolytes during exercise that lasts over an hour.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 July 2025
Wills, who studied sturgeon at the Evans’ farm, said aquaculture is still in its infancy, and has historically relied on wild broodstock to replenish genetic diversity on fish farms.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
That type of haul could be enough to bring the Red Sox back to the table with the Giants to replenish their farm system after several high-profile promotions, or to land some trade chips that get flipped into another deal for Boston.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
Verb
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The tank is connected to a high-pressure water line so that it can be refilled rapidly, thereby increasing the rate at which firefighting aircraft can perform water drops.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Landmarks like the shops in Old Ingram Loop were nearly emptied by the river, refilled with mud or splintered to pieces.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Garbage trucks will arrive to pick up trash when bins reach fully loaded.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Laughs are loading for this year’s New York Comedy Festival.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Best For: All hair types looking to keep their scalp refreshed, without weighing down their lengths or disturbing their style.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Some of our favorite A-listers are inspiring us to refresh our summer sandal lineup.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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For adults and parents, packing a Kindling pretzel in their kid's lunch or giving it as a snack feels like a small victory.—
Dave Knox,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Black Bean Brownies Black bean brownies are fudgy, indulgent, and packed with protein, making for a rich and satisfying dessert.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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