reloading

Definition of reloadingnext
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
  • The container is insulated and protected from weather and palletized for easy transport using a forklift for loading onto vehicles or aircraft.
    Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
  • There might also be loading instructions in the machine’s manual.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The agency suggests having emergency supplies in homes and cars, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replenishing fuel for cars and heating sources.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Instead of piling on actives, this creamy serum focuses on replenishing what over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, or environmental stress tend to take away.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Recharging your dryer balls helps remove detergent residue, while also softening, firming, and refreshing the wool’s natural oils.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Tips for decluttering catch-all spaces and refreshing the pantry (and your wardrobe) reduce stress immediately.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026

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“Reloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reloading. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.

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