RELOADING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

reloading

verb

present participle of reload

as in loading

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Recent Examples of reloading 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

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Verb

And his big-game jitters were reflected in the first inning of what was eventually a 1-0 loss, when his shaky command led to him loading the bases with two outs.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Now, Stanford was loading the box most of Friday night in an attempt to eliminate the run game.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of loading

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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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For those refreshing your Heisman boards after every Saturday, please make a little room for Taylor.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
As a psychologist who works with teens, Sophia Choukas-Bradley has heard from clients who spend an hour after having posted on social media obsessively refreshing their screens, watching their likes accumulate.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of refreshing

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