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
  • Sandwich had to switch pitchers in the eighth inning, and Hamilton-Wenham responded by loading the bases with no outs.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
  • The Mets put pressure on Vasquez by loading the bases with no outs.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • The solera method gradually blends older and younger sherries over decades in the barrel, creating consistency and complexity while continuously replenishing the system.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • But socializing can be replenishing too—especially the kind done in homey comfort.
    Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Give it a facelift by refreshing the grout and using interesting paint colors nearby.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
  • This can include easier jobs, like fresh paint jobs on facades and park clean-ups overnight, or more intense projects like refreshing and reimagining attractions.
    Megan duBois, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

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“Reloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reloading. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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