repopulate
verb
re·pop·u·late
(ˌ)rē-ˈpä-pyə-ˌlāt 
repopulated; repopulating
: to populate (something) again
As cougars repopulate much of their former range, however, they are also encountering humans more frequently.—
William K. Stevens
William K. Stevens… captive breeding programs are helping to repopulate endangered species.—Mike Capuzzo
Mike CapuzzoIn modern times it was depopulated when distant city jobs attracted its people, then repopulated by city people.—Jane Jacobs
Jane JacobsAny new bone-marrow cells can survive and repopulate the recipient's defense apparatus provided the markers on the cell surfaces are the same as those of the donor.—Lewis Thomas
Lewis Thomas
repopulation
noun
The first step is the repopulation of buffalo, the Plains' signature animal.
—Edmunds V. Bunkse
Edmunds V. Bunkse
… even high total doses of radiation … may not be effective in controlling tumors capable of accelerated repopulation, since the rate of cell division may outpace that of cell loss stemming from treatment.
—Allen S. Lichter et al.
Allen S. Lichter et al.
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Rollins added that the imports are a temporary measure to keep prices down while the U.S. works on repopulating its chicken population.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Endear repopulates a number of a retailer’s audiences.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The goal for Colossal Biosciences is to repopulate parts of the Arctic tundra with cold-resistant, mammoth-like elephants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Once one chicken is infected, farmers are forced to cull the remainder, after which comes the challenge of repopulating their flocks.
—Michael Pappano, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Endear repopulates a number of a retailer’s audiences.
—Sharon Edelson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The goal for Colossal Biosciences is to repopulate parts of the Arctic tundra with cold-resistant, mammoth-like elephants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Once one chicken is infected, farmers are forced to cull the remainder, after which comes the challenge of repopulating their flocks.
—Michael Pappano, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Repopulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repopulate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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