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
  • King clipped Ramón Urías with a slider, loading the bases.
    Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2026
  • The Rays had a chance for a potential big inning earlier in the game, loading the bases with two outs in the third.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Epstein estimates that the land technology business will grow 30% in 2026 as demand for replenishing munitions grows.
    Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
  • From Prevention to Repair If your 30s were about preventing damage, your 40s are about repairing and replenishing.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Gatorade is also refreshing its labels and messaging — to ensure consumers know the attributes of each product — as part of its Gatorade Advanced Hydration System.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The changes come as industry profit leader Delta and other airlines are refreshing their cabins, adding more expensive — and profitable — premium seats as wealthier customers continue to drive results.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Reloading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/reloading. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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