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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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2025
To support your fitness goals, avoid alcohol within a few hours of working out, stay hydrated, and refuel with nutritious food.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
Most satellite operators would rather replace the hardware entirely than refuel something built years ago.
—Reza Fetanat, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Travelers can refuel with Kelley's beloved cappuccinos and grab smoothies, tacos and burritos.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
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 27 Aug. 2025.
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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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