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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Metro wrote in an Instagram post announcing the restock.

From Los Angeles Times

Waitrose said it was the first UK supermarket to suspend mackerel sales, adding it would only start restocking the fish "once it meets our high sourcing standards".

From BBC

An AI chat-bot dubbed "Patty", embedded in the headsets, answers questions from employees about how to prepare menu items and flags when a product needs restocking.

From BBC

That is prompting shoppers to delay restocking their pantries and pass on buying extra tubes of toothpaste when they see a promotion.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's

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