refill
verb (used with or without object)
to fill again.
refilling
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present participleof refill.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But on Sept. 17, Trevino was using the fire pit on his apartment balcony when it exploded as he was refilling it, according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The aircraft isn’t the only one of its kind, but its capacity, rapid refilling rate and relatively small size have made it the cornerstone of European firefighting fleets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
"We fear today," said Jeremy Presi, a local business owner volunteering to help firefighters at a water refilling station.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
But rehydrating doesn't just mean refilling your water bottle every couple of hours.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
If he wasn’t pouring drinks, he was refilling the koulouria trays.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
