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reload

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Definition of reload

as in to refill

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Recent Examples of reload Amena Bakr, head of Middle East energy and OPEC+ insights at Kpler, estimated that clearing mines would take six months, vessels leaving and returning to reload two to three months, and restarting production in some countries to prewar levels another three months. — David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 Sanchez then reloaded the weapon and shot Henry in a bedroom, the Review-Journal reported, citing court filings. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 Under ubiquitous Russian drone assault, even the task of reloading a resupply robot is perilous. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 The trucks leave in the morning for a full day of deliveries and return in the afternoon for reloading. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for reload

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Flush Toilets During Power Outages If your power goes out during summer thunderstorms, the toilet will not be able to refill its reservoir.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Scoop droppings under the roosts, refresh nesting box bedding, top off floor bedding, scrub and refill the waterer, wipe down the feeder.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Definition of refill

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The soil texture, local climate, and even the metabolism of your plants can affect how often water needs to be replenished.

— Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
For example, stem cells in the bone marrow continually produce new blood cells, while stem cells in the skin and intestines replenish tissues that are constantly being renewed.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Definition of replenish

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This past month, when the entire city was in the grip of basketball mania, my eyes have felt newly refreshed by the abundance of royal blue and traffic-cone orange on the streets.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Cabot paints, says refreshing these pieces should never erase the charm.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of refresh

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So when Alex Vesia struggled against the Rockies in the eighth inning and Muncy suffered a throwing error, Colorado seemed in position to score with the bases loaded and one out.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Mets star Juan Soto walked to load the bases; Bo Bichette followed with a sacrifice fly and Carson Benge hit an RBI single.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of load

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Of the 21 players invited, 14 will repack their bags and participate in the U-19 Men’s Continental Championship in Burnaby, British Columbia.

— Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Whatnot — a site for sports cards that often hosts box breaks or repack breaks — is being accused of violating the RICO act.

— Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026

Definition of repack

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