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
Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
While this might work well in industries focused on efficiency—think smart home systems or automatic refills for household goods—the stakes are considerably higher in financial services.
—Alex Kreger, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
And someone made the decision to not refill some of the reservoirs - now some fire hydrants are dry.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
To banish household odors, create natural room scents, carpet powders, reed diffusers, and plug-in refills.
—Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
While this might work well in industries focused on efficiency—think smart home systems or automatic refills for household goods—the stakes are considerably higher in financial services.
—Alex Kreger, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
The aircraft were cycling between the fire zone and the Encino Reservoir to refill with water, while firefighters on the ground were also assisting in the mission.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
And someone made the decision to not refill some of the reservoirs - now some fire hydrants are dry.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refill
Noun
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly made monetary donations to relief efforts, and donated clothing, children's items and other supplies.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Items including socks, body wipes, no-rinse body and hair wash and adult incontinence supplies can be dropped off at 5685 La Jolla Blvd.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ingredients like rice extract and panthenol deliver amino acids and vitamins that replenish and brighten your skin, resulting in a refreshed, glass-like appearance.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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In any case, that money was intended for Old Trafford and Carrington in the first place, so any spent in other areas needs to be replenished and eventually used for that purpose.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has an opportunity to impact the prospect pool this spring with a successful signing season vital to the team’s future.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The New York musician pool is just so deep and there's a lot of talent here.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This would potentially affect games like Nintendo Labo, 1/2 Switch, and reload functionality in Resident Evil Revelations.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The forwards have been inconsistent at reloading and covering for these out-of-position defencemen, which has led to a sharp increase in odd-man rushes against.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Despite struggling to raise revenue, the company is currently valued at more than $8 billion as Trump’s supporters help boost the stock price and his net worth along with it.—
Alan Suderman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Amazon’s Le Creuset sale includes Dutch ovens, stock pots for soups and stews, cast iron skillets, and single-serve pots for up to half-off.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Rest of market : But on the non-AI side, the rest of the market is dealing with some soggy action due to the uptick in the 10-year Treasury yield, refreshed concerns about President Donald Trump’s tariff pledges, and general market rotation the opposite way after a good rally on Monday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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Katie Couric took the anchor chair in 2006 with a mandate to refresh the format with more human interest stories and interviews.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Jan. 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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Emergency responders load diving equipment on a boat to continue working at the scene of airplane wreckage in the Potomac River.—
Elizabeth Maline,
NBC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Despite clearly not being a fan of van life, Kylie, who shares daughters Bennett, 23 months, Elliotte, 3, and Wyatt, 5, with Jason, knows a smaller car isn't going to cut it when loading in all of her car seats later this year.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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