reloading

present participle of reload

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reloading 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
Verb
  • Another video shared the same day showed multiple men in tactical vests loading into a vehicle with a similar Mexican flag splayed across the hood.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Cupshe Eyelet Long-sleeve Crochet Blouse The best way to sidestep wrinkles (in my opinion) is by loading up my suitcase with patterns and textures—much like this crocheted blouse with floral detailing from Amazon.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Experts believe beef prices will remain elevated for the foreseeable future, given the lengthy process of replenishing herds and high tariffs on key exporting nations such as Brazil.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • That means developing reuse infrastructure, expanding the use of desalination processes and finding ways of replenishing aquifers.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Journeys is doubling down on refreshing its merchandise mix as part of a larger turnaround strategy — and Nike is a key part of the strategy.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
  • The phase of the current bull market that pushed off the blocks six months ago is proving elite at refreshing itself with the briefest of respites before continuing forward to the next mile marker.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Reloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reloading. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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