replenishment

American  

[ri-plen-ish-muhnt] / rɪˈplɛn ɪʃ mənt /

noun

1. the act or process of resupplying, refilling, or renewing.

   I calculated that, without prompt replenishment, we would soon run out of food and fuel.

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Etymology

Origin of replenishment

replenish ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

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replenishment

"There is no rapid path to replenishment, meaning any renewed Iranian assault would be met a fraction of the interceptors available when the conflict stated."

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

The Navy has designed its submarines and aircraft carriers to be nuclear powered so they don’t have to be refueled routinely like other warships, which require replenishment every four to seven days, Clark said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026

Washington has a strong interest in encouraging China to keep exports of rare earths open, Wuttke said, especially as it needs supplies for the development and replenishment of weapons.

From Barron's ● May 8, 2026

“With roughly 4,000 in the U.S. arsenal, that level of usage underscores the likelihood of increased replenishment, production, and defense spending going forward,” Bancroft wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026

Fed by neither streams nor springs, the lake was often filthy and algaed, relying on fickle prairie rains for replenishment.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien

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