as in supply
a second or later filling of something
The restaurant advertised free refills of soda. prescription refills
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as in to replenish
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Recent Examples of refill
Lee-Ann Olwage, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The lineup included the 100% Pure Argan Oil, Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub and Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter, which has since gone viral on TikTok for its reportedly satisfying refill experience.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Water stations are positioned around town for people to refill.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
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Noun
An ‘honest’ landscape Video The train stopped for a water refill at the Worcester station.
—Lee-Ann Olwage, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The lineup included the 100% Pure Argan Oil, Sugar and Argan Oil Body Scrub and Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter, which has since gone viral on TikTok for its reportedly satisfying refill experience.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
Verb
Outdoor water bowls for pets should be emptied and refilled daily.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Water stations are positioned around town for people to refill.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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With a state-of-the-art new factory and a Honda works engine supply arriving from 2026, the feeling has long been that Aston’s foundations are coming together.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Homeowners spend on renovations and repairs despite the uncertain economy and higher prices Sales at building materials and garden supply retailers rose 0.8% last month.—
Amelia Martin,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Though most areas received near-to-above-normal snow in winter, the quick melt caused much of it to change from solid to vapor, which has robbed rivers, streams and reservoirs of runoff needed to replenish water supplies.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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Building on that foundation, the agency has worked to replenish depleted fish populations, rebuilding at least 50 overfished stocks and rolling out recovery plans for species like red snapper.—
Alice Herman,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Break up the set entirely by pairing the top with linen trousers or the shorts with a button-down for lounging by the pool.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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There’s also a private pool and attic space that was converted to another room.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The trickle of aid is jammed Currently, after supplies enter at Kerem Shalom, aid workers are required to unload them and reload them onto their own trucks for distribution.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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The drivers are sensitive enought to reveal subtle in-game cues like distant footsteps or the sound of a weapon being reloaded.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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This stock image from January 11, 2025, shows notes of Russia's currency, the ruble.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Apple’s stock has tumbled 20% this year after hitting a record high in December.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Keep reading to find must-haves to refresh your travel arsenal, with prices starting as low as $5.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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Look for programs in areas such as Agile Scrum, Six Sigma, or technical product management to refresh your expertise.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Verb
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While inter-island flights are available, consider the time spent checking in and out of hotels, getting back and forth to the airport, the possibility of flight delays, and the need to pack and repack.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Depending on availability, guests may even be able to remain in the same cabin—removing the need to repack and completely changing the experience of disembarkation day.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Anthony Volpe couldn't make the throw to third base, and the Dodgers suddenly had the bases loaded and nobody out.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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With the bases now loaded and no one out, Cole started to rear back.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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