RELOADING Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

reloading

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present participle of reload

as in loading

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Recent Examples of reloading Instead of reloading rockets individually, crews replace the entire launcher pod with an onboard crane, significantly reducing reload times and simplifying logistics. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 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

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While the men were still loading their haul, bullets started flying.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
As Veach recalled it, that began with venturing back into the Eagles’ library with a basket and loading it up with VHS tapes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

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Muller believed that breeding more white rhinos (Ceratotherium simum), keeping them secure enough to reproduce, and then replenishing populations across Africa could help save the species.

— Rhett Ayers Butler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
With a range touted to be 375 miles, the Torcal is claimed to be capable of replenishing from 10 percent to 80 percent in as little as 16 minutes, depending on the charger.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of replenishing

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As advertising platforms make decisions in real time, organizations refreshing creative on quarterly schedules will spend more of their budget reacting to changes the platform has already made instead of keeping pace with them.

— Matt Jayson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Washing according to our scalp's needs, using fewer products, and refreshing the hair between washes are not gender-specific habits, either.

— Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

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