restock

verb

re·​stock (ˌ)rē-ˈstäk How to pronounce restock (audio)
restocked; restocking

transitive verb

: to provide (something) with a stock or supply again
restocked the pantry/shelves
Texas Department of Fish and Wildlife says the reservoir will be restocked with fish as soon as the drought ends and water levels return to normal.John Sepulvado
: to provide, obtain, or keep a stock or supply of (something) again
restock inventory
restocking trout
The retailer is now restocking about half those items because customers missed them.Marina Strauss

Examples of restock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trader Joe’s recently restocked the $2.99 mini tote bags that were resold for as much as $500 on eBay earlier this year. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024 This promising field aims to predict burn rates of supplies based on clinical use and patient schedules, offering real-time insights into inventory levels and automatically restocking supplies as needed. Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 The result was a joint effort: Businesses restocked inventories and bought equipment, the government stepped up its spending, and most importantly, consumers, who account for almost 70% of the economy, opened their wallets for health care, housing, cars and auto parts, and furnishings. Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024 Amazon is offering many great shoe deals in August, making this an excellent month to restock your footwear. Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for restock 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1680, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of restock was circa 1680

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“Restock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restock. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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