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refilling

verb

present participle of refill
as in replenishing

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  1. replenishing
  2. reloading
  3. loading
  4. refreshing
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  • The luminous product adds a dewy finish to your skin while also replenishing moisture, thanks to a combination of shea butter and glycerin.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Consistent recovery, through sleep and other restorative activities, is non-negotiable for replenishing leaders capacities.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of replenishing
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  • Instead of reloading rockets individually, crews replace the entire launcher pod with an onboard crane, significantly reducing reload times and simplifying logistics.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of reloading
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  • But teachable moments for everyone, including the coaching staff, are loading.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Early deployments are not focused on robots that can perform household tasks such as loading a dishwasher or climbing stairs.
    — Artem Sokolov, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of loading
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  • In my experience, the leaders who receive consistent recruiter outreach treat their profiles as living documents, refreshing them every few months as their goals and wins evolve.
    — Dr. Kyle Elliott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • If refreshing your wardrobe ahead of a new season rightfully includes a purse update, head to Kate Spade Outlet, which just dropped double discounts on must-have crossbody, shoulder, and tote bags just in time for fall.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of refreshing
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