RELOAD Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

reload

verb

Definition of reload

as in to refill

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Recent Examples of reload The person appears to try to reload a rifle but collapses amid more gunfire. — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 22 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for reload

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Verb

Reminiscent of an old-time diner, Rodriguez said there will be traditional drip coffee, which a server can easily refill.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
As such, customers can refill prescriptions at other Walgreens locations or have their prescriptions delivered.

— Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of refill

Verb

Some motorists replenished their tanks at hardware stores, where gas was often ladled from a barrel.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers can push the United States toward a drawdown by limiting the amount of funding the Pentagon receives to replenish munitions and refurbish bases, and by attaching conditions to those funds.

— Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of replenish

Verb

For best results, refresh natural mulches once a year in spring or fall to keep mulch lines good and thick.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026
Pet parents may also want to refresh sleep spaces, travel gear and everyday essentials before schedules become more hectic.

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of refresh

Verb

Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott retired seven straight before singles by Henry Bolte and Tommy White and a walk to Jonah Heim loaded the bases in the fourth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
The Red Sox were limited to one run in the bottom of the 11th despite loading the bases with one out.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 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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