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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But the South Korean firm recently said the device wouldn’t get restocked globally after inventory from the small-batch first run sells out.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the real test will come as countries begin restocking for next winter.

From Barron's

And he said more pet-related spending was likely to take place online, as shoppers gravitate toward automatic purchases to restock their supplies.

From MarketWatch

"Having the international break has probably come at a perfect time for us to gather and restock. We also have some clear weeks to get on the training pitch to work on what we want."

From BBC

When the company expanded to the South in the 1990s, executives realized they were pulling gear too early in the fall and restocking it too late in the spring.

From The Wall Street Journal

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