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
Its benefits arrive from a cocktail of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and mineral SPF 30 for a well-rounded formula that replenishes skin’s moisture levels and protects against UV rays.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Attracting New Talent The manufacturing industry is under pressure to replenish its aging workforce.
—Lucian Boldea, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The 49ers definitely need to replenish the offensive and defensive lines, but this is too high to draft based solely on need.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
Of all of the positions on defense, safety feels like the easiest to replenish with upgrades for the Panthers.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Attracting New Talent The manufacturing industry is under pressure to replenish its aging workforce.
—Lucian Boldea, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The 49ers definitely need to replenish the offensive and defensive lines, but this is too high to draft based solely on need.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025
Of all of the positions on defense, safety feels like the easiest to replenish with upgrades for the Panthers.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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The Russian spacecraft will remain docked to the station for about six months as it is refilled with refuse and trash by the ISS crew.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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But these techniques become useless when dealing with genuine bottles that have been expertly refilled.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Chain of events The malware was loaded in four stages, each of which acted as a building block for the next.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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The other was allegedly found on a shelf next to the safe, which state police claimed was improperly stored and loaded, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Over the past couple of years, more brands have been jumping into the fiber game to meet this growing consumer need and refresh the category.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Even something as simple as a new throw pillow or lightweight blanket can make all the difference when refreshing your home, and Wayfair has a large selection of spring-ready pieces that are currently on sale for less than $50.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Unlike face tapes, which temporarily smooth skin by holding it in place, true wrinkle patches pack a punch with active ingredients like retinol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to improve skin over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central bank decisions and a high-stakes announcement of US bond sales.—
Lim Hui Jie,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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