replenish

Definition of replenishnext
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 Brands can therefore overinvest in capturing demand that already exists while underfunding media that replenishes it. — Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Many cover crops, particularly in the legume family, also replenish nitrogen in the soil by pulling it from the air, a process known as fixing nitrogen, which reduces the need for fertilizer in the growing season. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 Southeast Asia's wet season generally runs from June to October, when rains usually replenish reservoirs, cool overheated cities and supply water for irrigation ahead of the next planting season. — Edna Tarigan, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026 With a range touted to be 375 miles, the Torcal is claimed to be capable of replenishing from 10 percent to 80 percent in as little as 16 minutes, depending on the charger. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replenish
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  • Even better, the rear seed door is about twice as big, so the feeder is a lot easier to refill.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Some stores and detergent brands offer refill programs that let customers refill an existing container rather than buying a new bottle.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
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  • Most of the half-hour was spent just waiting for scientific databases to load.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The company also said owners can teach the robot to load a dishwasher and clear a cat litter box.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • On Tuesday, Marvell Technology is hosting an investor day, and some refreshed targets could help the AI semiconductor trade.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And in China, Hill noted the progress the new leadership team has made over the past six months, and detailed plans to tighten up the region’s digital channels and refresh physical doors.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • Kisiel is certain the finding could become more important as electronics shrink and more components are packed closer together.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • But beyond the pretty bottle, the formula packs a serious skin-care punch, with 5% mandelic acid, azelaic acid, and licorice root to gently improve the appearance of dark underarms.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

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

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