refuel
verb
re·fu·el
(ˌ)rē-ˈfyü(-ə)l 
refueled; refueling; refuels
: to provide with additional fuel
: to take on additional fuel
Examples of refuel in a Sentence
The crew refueled the airplane.
The airplane landed to refuel.
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There are cars depicted in the busy mural above the bar, vintage petrol cans stacked on shelves in the middle of the room, and a menu themed around refuelling guests with top-notch British classics.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Butterflies, birds, and bees are all pollinators that refuel in our gardens, playing an important role in our ecosystem by fertilizing fruits and flowers.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
SpaceX is developing the prototype to be capable of refueling midflight in a complex process that requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer propellant.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Carpooling, using public transit, avoiding unnecessary idling, and delaying refueling your vehicle until later in the day can all help reduce ozone buildup.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Butterflies, birds, and bees are all pollinators that refuel in our gardens, playing an important role in our ecosystem by fertilizing fruits and flowers.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
SpaceX is developing the prototype to be capable of refueling midflight in a complex process that requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer propellant.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Carpooling, using public transit, avoiding unnecessary idling, and delaying refueling your vehicle until later in the day can all help reduce ozone buildup.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for refuel
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“Refuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refuel. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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refuel
verb
re·fu·el
(ˈ)rē-ˈfyü-əl
: to provide with or take on more fuel
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