refilling

Definition of refillingnext
present participle of refill
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Verb
  • Electrolyte Drinks With Added Sugar Electrolyte drinks and powders are popular for replenishing fluids after exercise or in hot weather.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2026
  • First observed in 1970, Earth Day is held annually on April 22 and now includes events in more than 190 countries aimed at protecting and replenishing the planet.
    Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For instance, frequently reloading a gun before the ammo counter hits zero will present a Flaw called Overprepared, which increases each gun’s magazine size but temporarily decreases a character’s damage output if a gun does reach zero ammo before a reload.
    Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Rays had a prime chance to at least get even in the sixth, getting two on with one out and loading the bases with two, but failed to score.
    Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
  • The Diamondbacks had a chance to get back in the game in the seventh, loading the bases with two down.
    CBS News, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • This short-term focus has contributed to little evolution within Villa’s strongest XI, and there is a growing case that his squad needs refreshing in the summer.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • McDonald's is refreshing its drink menu.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Refilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refilling. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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