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
  • Castle logged 22 minutes against the Mavs, loading the box score with 18 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.
    Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • And the two front-runners are loading up.
    Adam Beam, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Part of that treatment is replenishing electrolytes.
    Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Saltwater crocs laze among the area’s wetlands, while pygmy elephants are often seen replenishing themselves riverside.
    Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Then, refreshing the water and flower food every two days can extend the life of your roses.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Reloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reloading. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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