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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reloading
  1. loading
  2. replenishing
  3. refreshing
Verb
  • Plenty of my friends worked there loading clays; nothing like working in a box in the middle of August, with the sun beating down on a barren landscape, just make gas money and some Friday night jingle.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Still, trading Ray will be another avenue to continue loading a farm system on the rise.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of loading
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  • John Mozeliak just had the best day by an Angels front-office member in about a decade, replenishing a barren farm system with nine prospects after a handful of trades.
    — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Based on recent production patterns, replenishing the supply of weaponry will take several years.
    — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of replenishing
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  • Venus enters Libra and your 1st House of Self, refreshing your confidence, charm, style, and personal magnetism.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Consider refreshing your profile photo today, because comfort and honesty reinforce your confidence.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshing

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“Reloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reloading. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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