refills 1 of 2

noun

plural of refill
as in supplies
a second or later filling of something The restaurant advertised free refills of soda. prescription refills

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verb

present tense third-person singular of refill
as in reloads

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Recent Examples of refills
Noun
In 2025, as part of a $1 billion restructuring effort, the chain announced a massive renovation plan that brought back cozy seating, more plugs and free refills to encourage customers to stick around. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Both bets assume that if the reusable object is attractive enough, consumers will treat swapping refills as normal, not novel. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 No gas capsules, needles or refills -- hands-free sealing with a completion beep. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn and bottled water cost $2, as do fountain drinks, which include free self-serve refills. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Category leaders now see refills as a place to compete on formula and design, not just eco-credentials. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026 With no single plastics in sight, drinking water aboard Charcot is produced onboard and bottled in glass; guests receive stainless steel flasks for refills. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Compatibility with specific third-party G2 refills may vary by model. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Smaller canisters are ideal for average households, while larger ones avoid regular refills and are practical for large households, offices or commercial use. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refills
  1. supplies
  2. replenishes
  3. refreshes
  4. loads
  5. packs
Noun
  • Russia extended its own diesel export ban for at least another month, while China suspended fuel exports for October, a move that will further squeeze global energy supplies.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • About 7% of global energy supplies and around 12% to 15% of all global shipping transit the strait.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of supplies
Verb
  • The water sinks into porous soil and replenishes the groundwater.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Brands can therefore overinvest in capturing demand that already exists while underfunding media that replenishes it.
    — Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of replenishes
Verb
  • Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The more times an image refreshes per second, the smoother the on-screen movement will be.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • When your site loads quickly, visitors may stay longer, browse more and be more likely to convert.
    — Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The main sleeper pod packs down small to store easily at home, then loads neatly into small and midsize vans only to burst out the tailgate at camp and create an instant bedroom.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • Tucked into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos rises from 9,207 to 12,163 feet and packs more than 1,200 acres of terrain into a surprisingly distinctive ski experience, from groomed runs to steep chutes and bowls.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The formula packs 31 bond-building proteins and amino acids sourced from milk, wheat, corn, and soy to help smooth frizz, reduce breakage, and leave hair noticeably silkier after just a few uses.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of packs

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“Refills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refills. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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