REFILLING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

refilling

verb

present participle of refill

as in replenishing

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Plus there are replenishing active ingredients like panthenol that add hydration and shine.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
But the past two years have amplified one of Dawson’s most valuable skills, one that is now paying huge dividends in replenishing the program’s talent at quarterback.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 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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Writer Cassie Hurwitz tracked down the best moving companies, professional packers, and tips for loading everything into your new home.

— Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
After loading the AliExpress homepage, audio from his phone stopped playing over his multipoint headphones, which accept connections from more than one device at a time.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of loading

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Start the bidding frenzy, and then calmly use the time like a true fantasy veteran by reloading your plate of taquitos and refreshing your beverage.

— Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
However, a cleanse is focused on consuming appropriate healthy foods, minerals and vitamins, while detoxes focus on removing toxins and refreshing the body.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

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