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noun

plural of refill
as in supplies
a second or later filling of something The restaurant advertised free refills of soda. prescription refills

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verb

present tense third-person singular of refill
as in reloads

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Recent Examples of refills
Noun
The bottle can be refilled with any fragrance in the collection in stores — the refills will, of course, be housed in Lalique vases. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Instead of customers filling their own containers, Hall plans to install a tap wall and have employees handle the refills. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Read More The compact Keurig K-Express brews single cups of K-Cup coffee pods, with a 48 ounce reservoir for fewer refills. — Brad Bourque, The Verge, 7 Oct. 2026 In 2025, as part of a $1 billion restructuring effort, the chain announced a massive renovation plan that brought back cozy seating, more plugs and free refills to encourage customers to stick around. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 Both bets assume that if the reusable object is attractive enough, consumers will treat swapping refills as normal, not novel. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 No gas capsules, needles or refills -- hands-free sealing with a completion beep. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn and bottled water cost $2, as do fountain drinks, which include free self-serve refills. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Category leaders now see refills as a place to compete on formula and design, not just eco-credentials. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refills
  1. supplies
  2. replenishes
  3. refreshes
  4. loads
  5. packs
Noun
  • Decodo, a web data company, tracked price changes in 2025 across products ranging from electronics to clothing and home improvement supplies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Relief supplies were unlikely to reach the islands for three to five days, according to Saturday updates from FEMA.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of supplies
Verb
  • The printer automatically fills the tank and replenishes it as material is consumed during printing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Under this strategy, a person borrows a set amount from his or her 401(k) account and slowly replenishes the account over time through payments deducted automatically from pay stubs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of replenishes
Verb
  • This exclusive space includes a private lounge, dedicated concierge, open bar, and a buffet that refreshes five times a day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Sunlight naturally sanitizes and refreshes fabrics; reusable cleaning rags reduce waste and can replace paper towels.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • These improvements are intended to help military forces transport larger loads more efficiently and support operational demands across a range of environments.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • When your site loads quickly, visitors may stay longer, browse more and be more likely to convert.
    — Anthony Savino, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • The tabletop version packs two full-range drivers into the display housing, paired with a down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiators in its domed base.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Tucked into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos rises from 9,207 to 12,163 feet and packs more than 1,200 acres of terrain into a surprisingly distinctive ski experience, from groomed runs to steep chutes and bowls.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of packs

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