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
  • Charles Brooks admitted to retrieving and loading a handgun and chambering a round before trying to separate the two women, the news release stated.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
  • The same rumors that started last summer about schools loading up on transfers are circulating again this summer.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Pattern’s Hydration Shampoo is a creamy cleanser that washes away buildup while replenishing moisture.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026
  • Not replenishing with fluids can lead to dehydration.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Eight days obsessively refreshing the portal.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
  • Give it a facelift by refreshing the grout and using interesting paint colors nearby.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026

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“Reloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reloading. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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