REFILLING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

refilling

verb

present participle of refill

as in replenishing

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Consistent recovery, through sleep and other restorative activities, is non-negotiable for replenishing leaders capacities.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
The Importance of a Valid Prescription For many contact lens wearers, replenishing their supplies is a routine occurrence rather than an occasional purchase.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of replenishing

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Instead of reloading rockets individually, crews replace the entire launcher pod with an onboard crane, significantly reducing reload times and simplifying logistics.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
For instance, frequently reloading a gun before the ammo counter hits zero will present a Flaw called Overprepared, which increases each gun’s magazine size but temporarily decreases a character’s damage output if a gun does reach zero ammo before a reload.

— Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025

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The splash screen that appears when loading up Orbitals, showing Shapefarm and publisher Kepler Interactive’s logos, is soaked in retro-futuristic bright neon like Apple’s back in the 80s.

— George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The roofline is flatter, the rear compartment is more accommodating, and loading bulky stuff is easier.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

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As a psychologist who works with teens, Sophia Choukas-Bradley has heard from clients who spend an hour after having posted on social media obsessively refreshing their screens, watching their likes accumulate.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
Start the bidding frenzy, and then calmly use the time like a true fantasy veteran by reloading your plate of taquitos and refreshing your beverage.

— Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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