Synonyms

restock

American

[ree-stok] / riˈstɒk /

verb (used with or without object)

to stock again; replenish.

restock British

/ riːˈstɒk /

verb

to replenish stores or supplies

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Etymology

Origin of restock

First recorded in 1670–80; re- + stock

Example Sentences

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the U.A.E., some of America’s best customers for weapons systems, now are looking to South Korea, the U.K. and Ukraine to restock defenses against Iranian drones and other munitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Metro wrote in an Instagram post announcing the restock.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

If they are also trying to restock depleted savings, that diminishes consumption further.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The survey sometimes produces strong January readings as companies restock after the Christmas shopping season.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

Last night I stayed late to restock the bar, and I saw it for myself.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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