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
  • Across TikTok, eBay, and online forums, young adults are snapping up used iPod Classics and Nanos, loading them with music, and in some cases canceling their streaming subscriptions entirely.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
  • This key test involves loading the rocket with fuel, preparing the capsule that will house the Artemis II crew for the duration of the mission for launch, and simulating a launch countdown.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Aaron Siko, the township manager, said the money will be spent replenishing the township's supply of salt for the 2026-2027 winter season, adding new equipment to fire trucks and inspecting bridges.
    Erika Stanish, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Freezing temperatures play an important role in regulating plant, animal, and insect life cycles, replenishing snow pack that supplies fresh water, and sustaining snow and ice needed for winter recreation and local economies.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • From cheery floral prints to cozy sweater dresses and flattering bodycons, Amazon is a one-stop shop for refreshing your spring travel wardrobe.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
  • While Pine-Sol no longer contains pine oil, its legacy lives on as the best-selling all-purpose cleaning product on Amazon, refreshing everything from countertops and appliances to showers, tubs, and sinks.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026

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

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