as in energy
something with a usable capacity for doing work
such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas
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Recent Examples of fuel
Scott Horsley, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
Still, spending across age groups has fueled EA’s explosive growth since October 2008, when EA implemented Ultimate Team in a sports game for the first time on all consoles.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The Tempe Sam’s Club was developed with a fuel station, which opened in June.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller has argued that tariffs will cause a one-time jump in prices, but won't continue to fuel inflation month after month.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 12 Aug. 2025
Still, spending across age groups has fueled EA’s explosive growth since October 2008, when EA implemented Ultimate Team in a sports game for the first time on all consoles.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The nine-gallon gas tank is under the driver’s seat, requiring a careful fill lest fuel drip on the hot exhaust running beneath the car.
—The Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The Tempe Sam’s Club was developed with a fuel station, which opened in June.
—Corina Vanek, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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China unveiled a new national energy law at the beginning of 2025 to coordinate its many energy-centric efforts.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the real meat on the bones is secondary tariffs of 100% on importers of Russian energy, such as India and China, who indirectly provide the Kremlin with tens of billions of dollars that finance its war effort.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Redemption has been a key element in powering his road back to Manchester City via Accrington, Bolton and Burnley over the past four years.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
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The Endgame: Walled Gardens With Super Agents No retailer or marketplace wants its data powering a rival’s AI agent.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, photos of Endrick already working with the ball in the gym generated some talk, suggesting that his return from a hamstring injury is closer than had been previously communicated.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The nurse was later fired, and Heritage Square was required to revamp its assault prevention protocols.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carano was fired from The Mandalorian after making a series of controversial posts on social media in 2021.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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August begins with Mars’ debut in Libra, energizing your bossy 10th house of authority, career and reputation in the world, prompting you to focus on your professional life and public image, which leaves little time for romance.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Luddington even stopped working out, which usually energized her, in case that was the culprit.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Washington has sent Kyiv more than $66 billion in weapons; enacted a list of sanctions on the Russian economy; and helped the G-7 push through an unprecedented price-cap scheme meant to limit Russian oil revenues—all in the hope Moscow would sue for peace.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Whoever learns fastest wins, and the game is now all about pushing the limits of how fast organization can learn.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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