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preload

American  
[pree-lohd] / ˌpriˈloʊd /

verb (used with object)

preloaded, preloading
  1. to load beforehand.


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India has scrapped an order making it mandatory for smartphone makers to preload a state-run cyber safety app on new phones after a public furore.

From BBC Dec. 3, 2025

“We pay for preload exclusivity on a device-by-device basis,” Pichai said under questioning by the Justice Department.

From Reuters Oct. 30, 2023

Typically, the preload is a liquid and given around 30 minutes before the carbohydrate.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2022

Most of the scientific research on whether eating food in a particular order makes a difference to glucose spikes involves giving a fiber, fat or protein "preload" before the meal.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2022

Figure 19.34 Major Factors Influencing Stroke Volume Multiple factors impact preload, afterload, and contractility, and are the major considerations influencing SV.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

A cartridge containing small tubes preloaded with different antibiotics is placed directly into the urine sample and inserted into an instrument.

From Science Daily Mar. 31, 2026

Low-income Minnesotans can also qualify for a preloaded debit card to pay for incidental expenses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 2, 2026

People in Wales who cannot eat gluten will be given debit-style cards preloaded with money to help pay for their food.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2025

Under the program, families receive a debit card preloaded with $40 per month per eligible child, restricted for use on food.

From Salon Jan. 8, 2025

She doled out hot dog skewers, preloaded with two dogs apiece.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

Here’s how the pricing shakes out, and if you preorder the games, they’ll begin preloading on your console.

From The Verge Mar. 8, 2022

Beginning next year, Verizon will join AT&T and T-Mobile in preloading Android Messages as the default texting app on all Android phones it sells.

From The Verge Jul. 20, 2021

Preloaded devices or USBs: Some schools are preloading lessons onto devices or USBs for students so that they can complete and return work for grading without needing internet.

From Seattle Times Aug. 24, 2020

In 2015, the whole project was scrapped in favor of preloading Google Wallet onto Android devices.

From The Verge Dec. 20, 2019

You stay up for days preloading the machine with an exhaustive, explicit definition of “cat.”

From New York Times Dec. 14, 2016

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