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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
Designed for high-volume printing without costly cartridge refills, the HP Smart Tank 5100 includes up to 6,000 pages of black or color ink right out of the box. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Her favorite things to shop from the brand are its hand soaps, candles, hand sanitizers, wallflowers fragrance refills, and shower steamers. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026 But the need for prescription refills fits into an even broader strategy for large retail pharmacy networks that have been betting the weight-loss drug boom, even at low margins, will pay off for their businesses. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 Eligible pet prescriptions can also take advantage of pharmacy services such as automatic refills and prescription synchronization, while select medications may be available for home delivery. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 In addition, pet prescriptions are also eligible for pharmacy services like automatic refills and prescription syncing, CVS said. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 July 2026 But most of those drawers aren’t airtight, and most owners never scrub them out between refills. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 The 40-ounce capacity cuts down on refills, and, according to Grabinski, the easy-to-clean design stays mold-free through regular use. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Leah wasn't only mesmerized by refills. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refills
  1. supplies
  2. replenishes
  3. refreshes
  4. loads
  5. packs
Noun
  • Tehran also responded by effectively shutting down tanker and cargo traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, through which around one-fifth of global oil supplies usually transit.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Before the war, an average of 120 vessels crossed the crucial waterway, through which one-fifth of global oil supplies used to travel, every day.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplies
Verb
  • The body replenishes the loss of blood in a short time (a matter of hours for some components, a few weeks for others).
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The former ingredient replenishes skin while the latter improves internal collagen production and increases elastin for an overall smoother, plumper look.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Definition of replenishes
Verb
  • The airy design is easy to toss in the washing machine and instantly refreshes your bed without adding bulk.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Mielle Organics Kalahari Melon and Aloe Vera Leave-in Conditioner detangles, hydrates, and refreshes hair all at once.
    — Claire West, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of refreshes
Verb
  • If a page loads its content dynamically or sits behind a login, a standard retrieval step never sees it.
    — Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Turnover and the shelter’s euthanasia rates were trending down; officers’ shifts were shorter and case loads smaller.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Verb
  • The initiative packs a complete launch system into standard shipping containers.
    — David Szondy August 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Deal If your student is enrolled in a creative major and needs a PC that packs killer color accuracy and enough juice for high-octane apps, the Yoga Slim 7x might be the missing paint in their palette.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of packs

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