replenished

past tense of replenish
as in refilled
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 replenished While my poor choices led to a diminished sense of self-worth — and ultimately to prison — writing replenished a sense of agency over my life. — Paula Grieve, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 The well of theatrical releases has now replenished, and there are now more writers and directors around that are pushing the medium forward. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026 Some countries did have strategic reserves, but a massive coordinated release from those supplies didn’t make a difference for long – and those reserves may need to be replenished, paradoxically increasing demand for oil in the future. — The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Emergency inventories, meanwhile, have reached dangerously low levels and have not been replenished. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026 Any area of pine straw that receives heavy foot or vehicular traffic will need to be replenished more often as the needles break down. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026 However, recent rainfall across Southern California has replenished our waterways just enough to bring back a little of their spring and early summer glamour. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Inventory will be replenished when the third sales phase opens in 2027, but the purchasing patterns will probably be similar — unless LA28 adjusts prices. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Lai explained that the production capacity and supply chain constraints also limit how quickly conventional missile stocks can be replenished. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replenished
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  • The process sends digital instructions between devices; the odor itself comes from supplies already loaded into the wearable.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Down two, the Rays loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, but Liam Hicks grounded into what initially was ruled a game-ending double play.
    — Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
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  • That’s why the milk-chocolate Boo Bar is packed with Pop Rocks and potato chips.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Game three meant the series shifted to Tampa Bay, and Tropicana Field was packed to the rafters with Rays fans and a sizable contingent of Brewers supporters.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
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  • Days ago, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists refreshed its recommendations on menopause treatment options.
    — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Hemu opened the week with a collection inspired by the Silk Road, featuring Chinese silks refreshed into clothing that was contemporary but unmistakably Eastern in silhouette and sensibility.
    — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Replenished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replenished. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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