as in energies
something with a usable capacity for doing work
such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas
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Recent Examples of fuels
Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
But now plus-size shoppers say inclusive sizing is dwindling, as the rise of GLP-1s fuels worries about a return of skinny culture – a fashion and culture resurgence in thinness.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
This overcomes a key limitation in the field, and could help improve technologies that use sunlight to produce clean fuels and chemicals.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Though oil and gas production have jumped on the continent in recent decades, most countries still import the majority of their refined fuels, leaving them vulnerable to external shocks.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Inclusive capitalism recognizes that broadening access to capital and expanding participation fuels innovation and entrepreneurship, and ultimately leads to more sustainable economic growth.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite being a major producer and exporter of crude oil, Brazil still relies on imports to meet its domestic demand for refined fuels.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
These 10 Indiana counties grew fastest in 2025, as migration fuels growth.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Car, truck, airplane and other fuels are used daily.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
Weekend lines formed at some of the company’s stations because its fuels are often cheaper than other distributors.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
But now plus-size shoppers say inclusive sizing is dwindling, as the rise of GLP-1s fuels worries about a return of skinny culture – a fashion and culture resurgence in thinness.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
This overcomes a key limitation in the field, and could help improve technologies that use sunlight to produce clean fuels and chemicals.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Though oil and gas production have jumped on the continent in recent decades, most countries still import the majority of their refined fuels, leaving them vulnerable to external shocks.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Inclusive capitalism recognizes that broadening access to capital and expanding participation fuels innovation and entrepreneurship, and ultimately leads to more sustainable economic growth.
—Jacob Walthour, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite being a major producer and exporter of crude oil, Brazil still relies on imports to meet its domestic demand for refined fuels.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
These 10 Indiana counties grew fastest in 2025, as migration fuels growth.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Car, truck, airplane and other fuels are used daily.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
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Essentially, this is why physicists use miles-long particle colliders that accelerate particles to enormous energies.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Thomas explained that Libra is a zodiac sign deeply focused on partnership and union, and during this time, those energies are amplified for everyone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Live Nation also generates revenue through sponsorship agreements and advertising partnerships tied to live performances and venues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s avocado industry generates up to 530,000 metric tons of pit waste each year.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Finances and fun tug at each other as the dynamic Sun energizes your 2nd House of Budgeting and squares joyous Jupiter in your 5th House of Indulgence.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Home care and self-focus wrestle as the Moon centers your home sector and energizes joyous Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Goldhaber, meanwhile, pushes back on the idea that violent imagery is inherently harmful.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These gadgets, imported from China or Russia or homemade in the US with 3D printers, transform a semiautomatic weapon—which fires a single round with each trigger pull—into a fully automatic one, able to discharge at a rate of 1,200 rounds per minute, limited only by the capacity of the magazine.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Orion will spend 90-minutes in its initial orbit, before the second stage fires its engines twice to send Orion to a high Earth elliptical orbit.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fest books a high-octane title that electrifies the 18-34 core.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The star of Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold, new take on the Bride of Frankenstein electrifies in EW's cover story photoshoot.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Harbour resisted just before Perkins shot him, charges state.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Interest compounds on top of both penalties Beyond penalties, the IRS charges daily interest on any unpaid balance, calculated at the federal short-term rate plus three percentage points.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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