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
The hormone gradually depletes during the day, before being replenished once again during the next sleep cycle.
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New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025
The agency’s disaster fund will take another hit from the devastating Los Angeles wildfires just months after it was replenished.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Identify who and what your replenishing resources are and then schedule them into your calendar.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Twins would prefer to provide a value-laden package to replenish the Padres’ depth as opposed to the higher-upside talent Preller likes to hunt.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025
The agency’s disaster fund will take another hit from the devastating Los Angeles wildfires just months after it was replenished.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Identify who and what your replenishing resources are and then schedule them into your calendar.
—Ellen Choi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The Twins would prefer to provide a value-laden package to replenish the Padres’ depth as opposed to the higher-upside talent Preller likes to hunt.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for replenish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenish
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Belle adds that a good rule of thumb is to take down your feeders and clean them with warm water and dish soap at least once a week before refilling them.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2025
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Many of these fountains also have a connected app, which reminds you when to clean, replace the filter, and refill water.—
Molly Higgins,
WIRED,
13 Jan. 2025
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The deal reportedly loads an extra $2 billion of debt onto Cotiviti's balance sheet — bringing total debt to $7 billion and giving its PE backers very little room for error.—
Claire Rychlewski,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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There were also complications in loading the set only the field, car and all, which has under 10 feet of clearance space at the one tunnel the stadium has leading into the area.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Traveling especially clears my mind, refreshes my perspective and opens my eyes to new ideas.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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After using this mask for a week, my skin feels firmer, looks brighter, and is so hydrated—like my face went on a retreat and came back dewy, healthy, and refreshed.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2025
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The weekend that was • Parts of the Northeast are waking up to more than a foot of snow Sunday morning, as a fast-moving winter storm, packing snow, sleet and ice, leaves more than 15 million people from the Midwest to the Northeast under winter alerts.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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The modern Super Bowl goes down walking distance from New Orleans’ famous French Quarter, and the bars and restaurants will be packed.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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