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
  • Now someone posts on social media that COVID-19, tariffs, or the war with Iran is going to nuke toilet paper stock, and strangers across the country start loading up their carts.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
  • And loading large garbage bags into Gary's truck.
    Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Chiefs are replenishing their secondary after losing Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
  • By sending Shane Baz to Baltimore and Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh, the Rays did an excellent job replenishing their farm system, but most of the prospects acquired in those deals won’t impact the big league club this year.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Garza said the utility’s conversations about refreshing the plan are a necessity.
    Kelsey Brown, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The 2026 Studio Display, meanwhile, is an incremental upgrade to its 2022 predecessor, refreshing the ports and webcam features but not much else.
    Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 8 Mar. 2026

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“Reloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reloading. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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