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
Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Nutrient powder refills go for CA$19.99 (US$14) a pop.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Many of these fountains also have a connected app, which reminds you when to clean, replace the filter, and refill water.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Beginning January 27, all customers can get one free hot or iced coffee refill served in its ceramic mugs or reusable glasses.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Nutrient powder refills go for CA$19.99 (US$14) a pop.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Belle adds that a good rule of thumb is to take down your feeders and clean them with warm water and dish soap at least once a week before refilling them.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Many of these fountains also have a connected app, which reminds you when to clean, replace the filter, and refill water.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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Consistent access to a sufficient supply of safe water for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene is the foundation for child survival, healthier lives, stronger economies and more sustainable societies.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Dittmann had gotten stuck in the same area in January and had to toss his bag, thinking all the supplies had gone to waste.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Featuring replenishing yet deep-cleansing properties, this lightweight oil is ideal for anyone who wants to prioritize barrier repair while ensuring that the skin is thoroughly cleansed from dirt buildup, makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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The Progress will also supply the station with 2,094 pounds (950 kilograms) of fuel, 926 pounds (420 kilograms) of drinking water and 110 pounds (50 kilograms) of nitrogen to replenish the on board atmosphere.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her mint-green house in Frade, a gated condominium on the bay, served as a base for the expedition, whose members would relax around a table near a pool and a tree with fuchsia blossoms.—
Julian Lucas,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Limiting the pool to those who were under 25 and didn’t step to the plate 350 times last year costs us someone like Wyatt Langford, but still leaves us a smorgasbord of young talent, all above-average across the league in our four-stat score.—
Eno Sarris,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Instead of just watching the elderly gentleman try to manually reload the wood himself, strangers began to get out of their cars left and right to assist.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The attitude within the program, despite graduation losses, is to reload, not rebuild.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dividends Many Americans receive income through dividend payouts from stocks.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Together, these releases will test the narrative of a robust U.S. economy against lingering inflation risks, offering clues on whether stocks can sustain their lofty heights or face a reality check.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But what about refreshing your jeans for the warmer season ahead?—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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Mica adds a light-reflecting sheen, tapioca starch absorbs excess oil, and pearl extract delivers amino acids to help moisturize and refresh hair.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
21 Feb. 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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Investigators later determined that the bomb was hidden in a cassette recorder and packed in a suitcase that was loaded on a plane from Malta to Frankfurt, Germany, with no accompanying passenger.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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To get started, simply prepare your base in one of the pints, freeze for 24 hours, then load it into the machine and watch the magic happen.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Refill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refill. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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