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

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The Dunkin' spokesperson provided USA TODAY with images Tuesday showing the Nebraska locations with their doughnuts restocked. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025 D'Amato mentioned that the company is still investigating the cause and the full extent of the issue but has already started restocking some of the affected locations. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025 But there's good news for those who missed the initial drop: The Carlyle has restocked the 2025 edition, giving fans of luxury—and art—a second chance to snag this coveted item. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Tough decisions must be made each offseason as the franchise works to restock the roster, and this is no different. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for restock 

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 20 Jan. 2025.

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