RELOAD Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

reload

verb

Definition of reload

as in to refill

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Recent Examples of reload Large merchant ships could come close to shore, unload their cargo and reload quickly. — R. Grant Gilmore Iii, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 With Tuesday’s deadline for players to enter the transfer portal approaching, Georgia baseball continues to make moves to reload after reaching the 2026 College World Series. — Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 29 June 2026 The person appears to try to reload a rifle but collapses amid more gunfire. — Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 22 June 2026 Amena Bakr, head of Middle East energy and OPEC+ insights at Kpler, estimated that clearing mines would take six months, vessels leaving and returning to reload two to three months, and restarting production in some countries to prewar levels another three months. — David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reload

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The need to refill inventories and build up stronger strategic reserves of oil may also boost demand.

— Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Reminiscent of an old-time diner, Rodriguez said there will be traditional drip coffee, which a server can easily refill.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of refill

Verb

This water could later be drawn out of the subsurface basin or released through the barrier to follow its natural course and replenish downstream rivers and aquifers.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
The city made efforts last year to replenish long-term funds and plans to continue doing so this year, Laesch said.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of replenish

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The idea is less frozen-in-time theme hotel and more modern luxury resort, and the latest room refreshes and restaurant additions have gotten it almost there.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Best Women’s Clothing Deals There is no better time to refresh your closet than right now while Macy’s incredible summer sale is happening.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of refresh

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Of the 21 players invited, 14 will repack their bags and participate in the U-19 Men’s Continental Championship in Burnaby, British Columbia.

— Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Whatnot — a site for sports cards that often hosts box breaks or repack breaks — is being accused of violating the RICO act.

— Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2026

Definition of repack

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