How to Use refill in a Sentence

refill

1 of 2 verb
  • He refilled his glass from the nearby pitcher.
  • The reservoir will refill once it begins raining.
  • The final step of the project was to refill the trench.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Slice down two sides of the pot, then start to refill the hole.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
  • The crawfish then retreat into the earth to lay their eggs and emerge in the late fall as the ponds are refilled.
    Rick Rojas Emily Kask, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
  • This should refill half of the dropper and give you a complete 1ml dose of oil in total.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Officials said the reservoir should be fully refilled by the end of the year.
    Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Anyone who needs any of the items can take them out of the bags on the fence, and recreation center members will refill them.
    Rich Heileman, cleveland, 28 Oct. 2022
  • The agency charged lenders as a way to refill its coffers from last year’s bank failures.
    Annamaria Andriotis, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Water glasses are refilled like clockwork, and the servers know their stuff.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The second is to hibernate, re-centre and refill the tank in readiness for the year ahead.
    Sairah Ashman, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
  • The party will go on all day, the water truck refilling the drums on demand.
    Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2023
  • The deodorant comes in a sleek metal case that can be refilled with one of two available scents.
    Nikolas Greenwald, Good Housekeeping, 24 Mar. 2023
  • For Hatfield, that means the odds that the SPR will be refilled to pre-pandemic levels are slim at best.
    Will Daniel, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The heat outside means more trips to refill the water for his animals and more risk for him.
    Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
  • These Hanging Shower Bottles float cutely right on the wall and are easy to take down and refill.
    Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
  • That used to be restocked twice per week; now it is being refilled daily.
    Carol Flynn, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2023
  • Yes, but Daddy can refill the cup with more PB if needed.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Still, Hagekhalil breathed a clear sigh of relief as the reservoir refilled behind him Monday.
    Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2023
  • That gave residents of the region some relief, a chance to refill their water ponds and grow some food.
    Daniela Mohor, CNN, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Mix it with water in a dispenser and store the rest for refilling purposes.
    Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The water was treated last Friday and the reservoirs were refilled by midday.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 27 July 2023
  • Drain or empty the water and refill the tub or bucket with clean, cold water.
    Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 18 July 2023
  • Keep a water bottle on your desk or by your bed, and set a goal to refill it multiple times throughout the day.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2023
  • There is always the chance of a few extremely wet years with the potential to refill reservoirs, Pierce said.
    Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Reed emptied the water bottles and refilled them with vodka, the statement said.
    Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2023
  • Qualcomm claims phones will be able to refill their batteries by up to 50% in just 15 minutes.
    Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 26 June 2023
  • Rinse With Clean Water Empty the bucket and refill it with clean water.
    Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 9 May 2023
  • Park officials will restock the lake with fish after it is refilled.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
  • And in theory, refilling your tank from a hydrogen pump takes less than 5 minutes.
    IEEE Spectrum, 22 Feb. 2024
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refill

2 of 2 noun
  • Keep in mind that the refill sheets for this trap are a bit pricey.
    Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 15 Aug. 2022
  • Move the bucket out and around the trunk with each refill.
    Carol Stocker, BostonGlobe.com, 28 Aug. 2022
  • When the bottle is empty, keep the sprayer to use with a refill.
    Jodhaira Rodriguez, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • Let the seeds soak for a day, drain the water after 24 hours and refill.
    Jeff Lowenfels | Alaska Gardening and Growing, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The brand sells refill bottles that come without the sprayer.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2022
  • When the light went out, the bartender could tell with a glance that the customer was ready for a refill.
    New York Times, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Fill the glass bottle six times from the cardboard refill box.
    Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2022
  • This kit comes with two refill vials, and can last up to 350 hours in total.
    Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 25 Oct. 2022
  • While not refillable, it's priced the same as the Glossier refill at $18 — but is 1.7 oz.
    Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2023
  • That’s why my $123 refill was almost half the cost of my printer.
    Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post, 12 July 2023
  • Ouai has a line of refills for all of their major products.
    Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
  • At the latter locations, $15 nets a stein, a pint and $6 refills.
    Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
  • The current refill plan is already set to take years to complete.
    Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Visitors will be able to eat out by the fire pit or right by the bar for easy refill access.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 2 May 2022
  • Just pop a refill in your Air Wick diffuser and enjoy the fall scent for up to 45 days.
    Staff Author, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2023
  • In March, social media users learned a new hack to get free refills.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • Then, to Wray’s surprise, his friend came back asking for a refill.
    Popsci Staff, Popular Science, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Patients would need to see a doctor at least once in person to get a refill.
    Amanda Seitz and Lindsay Whitehurst, al, 25 Feb. 2023
  • One of these plug-in air fresheners will keep a dorm room smelling good, and each scent refill lasts for over a month.
    Lisa Lombardi, wsj.com, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Their goal is to cut the time down to 25 minutes for a full set of lash extensions and 20 minutes for a refill.
    Anneke Knot, Allure, 13 Dec. 2022
  • The Starbucks app includes a breakdown on how refills work.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • Its 1-gallon tank will get you up to 36 hours of run time before needing a refill.
    Jon Bitner, wsj.com, 21 Sep. 2023
  • How long will the single bottle last before the user needs a refill?
    Mark Jackson, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • These drinks contain as much as 237mg of caffeine and are available for free refills.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Bob asked, after a nod to his waitress for a refill of coffee and a fresh cup for Vernon Cloud.
    Tom Hanks, Harper’s Magazine , 5 Jan. 2023
  • Getting a refill of their pill prescription was the last thing on their minds, and rightly so.
    ELLE, 13 Apr. 2022
  • The refills should be hand or machine washed in between uses for a clean floor every time.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Nectar should be switched out every three to four days at most, and cleaned between refills.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2023
  • For those dining in, there remains a free large drink refill with purchase, the spokesperson said.
    Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The idea is to keep the container and purchase the refill with packaging that uses little to no plastic.
    Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024

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