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
One of the biggest questions facing Rhett Lashlee and his SMU football program this offseason is how the Mustangs will replenish the tight end position.
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Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Mukhopadhyay said he's given away nearly 3,000 books so far, replenishing school libraries in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades.
—Alys Martinez, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Being able to feel it, have empathy, and then be able to replenish within your own self is a huge sacrifice.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the holidays, the New York Times published a story about YouTube’s steady capture of the time once occupied by daytime television, tracing how people use the platform less as a destination than as a constant background presence — something half-watched, endlessly replenished, and always on.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
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Drain out the dirty water, then refill with clean, lukewarm water and give the scarf a few more swishes.—
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Look for stackable storage containers and refill them after every grocery trip.—
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From looking out for the notification from Delta that my luggage has been loaded on the plane to keeping an eye on FindMy at baggage claim, this portable charger is an indispensable travel essential.—
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The key is to reach for ones that are not loaded up with sugar; enter RX, a clean protein bar made from egg whites, dates, and nuts that pack in 12-18 grams of protein per bar in appealing recipes like chocolate sea salt, peanut butter, coconut chocolate, blueberry, and more.—
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Amazon’s home shop is hosting under-the-radar deals on duvet inserts to refresh your bedroom without spending too much.—
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A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
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If packing your kids’ lunch for school was an Olympic sport, my mother would have been a gold medalist every year.—
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Each of the eight luxurious scents is packed with softening coconut oil and shea butter.—
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“Replenish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenish. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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