reload
verb
re·load
(ˌ)rē-ˈlōd 
reloaded; reloading
: to load again: such as
a
: to put a charge or load into a weapon again
reloaded a pistol
… most competitive shooters reload their own ammunition.—
Craig Vaughn
Craig VaughnThis firearm will continuously load, fire, eject, reload, and fire again …—William R. Dietrick
William R. Dietrick
b
: to load or be loaded into a computer's memory or storage again
recorded the time the computer's operating system took to reload
The files are stored locally, so that whenever you access a Web site that you have accessed previously, the browser doesn't have to reload the entire page; it simply reads it from the cache.—Terrance A. Rooney
Terrance A. Rooney
c
: to put a renewed supply of funds or resources into an account
However, the new tickets can not be reloaded with credit like a standard smartcard.—Benedict Brook
Benedict BrookExamples of reload in a Sentence
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The Cubs will be paying attention to how certain bubble teams perform coming out of the All-Star break, knowing that Merrill Kelly and Seth Lugo would be intriguing fits if the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals, respectively, elect to reload for the future.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
However, head coach Todd Golden reloaded the Gators’ roster with several strong additions through the transfer portal, including guards Boogie Fland and Xavian Lee from Arkansas and Princeton, respectively.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
If the stock continues sideways or rallies one keeps the premium (and can potentially reload).
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Investigators say Rodriguez paused to reload and then fired at her again before fleeing toward the museum’s entrance.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 11 July 2025
However, head coach Todd Golden reloaded the Gators’ roster with several strong additions through the transfer portal, including guards Boogie Fland and Xavian Lee from Arkansas and Princeton, respectively.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
If the stock continues sideways or rallies one keeps the premium (and can potentially reload).
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Investigators say Rodriguez paused to reload and then fired at her again before fleeing toward the museum’s entrance.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
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“Reload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reload. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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