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
Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
At least 8,000 of these individuals are needed to fuel the wood industry, while more than 25,000 of them are needed specifically for the furniture sector.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Investing in advanced route optimization software to reduce empty miles and fuel consumption and…implementing real-time visibility tools for better tracking.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Key West Film Festival in November emphasizes Florida filmmakers, and is a nice way to fuel your creative juices and meet Florida creatives.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
At least 8,000 of these individuals are needed to fuel the wood industry, while more than 25,000 of them are needed specifically for the furniture sector.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nigeria sends first gasoline shipment to US A $19-billion refinery in Nigeria sent its first shipment of gasoline to the US, marking a new chapter for the country as a major fuel exporter.
—semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Investing in advanced route optimization software to reduce empty miles and fuel consumption and…implementing real-time visibility tools for better tracking.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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Those batteries will then lead to cost, weight and material savings, creating an attractive selection of affordable, efficient new-energy vehicles, reported New Atlas.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Sep. 2025
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The people advancing that grassroots energy theory tended to be electoral underperformers themselves.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Dongfang, the behemoth structure will be able to power 55,000 households at peak output and its central hub will stand 606 feet high—roughly twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some oil companies not only invest in energy efficiency for their buildings but use solar or wind to power their wells.—
Michael Oxman,
The Conversation,
17 Sep. 2025
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Strong financial performance continued for Steak ‘n Shake into 2016 as the brand became Biglari’s cash cow, generating more than $250 million in total operational earnings and funding Biglari Holdings’ expansion into other business ventures.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Then the focus automatically becomes about engaging a diverse slate of talent that can evolve thinking and generate unconventional solutions.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In a series of posts on X, Steak ‘n Shake’s official account issued calls for Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino to be fired.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Administration trade negotiators could further energize the economy by pursuing the phase-out of anticompetitive regulatory distortions by our trading partners.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many people rely on a caffeine boost to kick-start the morning—but while coffee or tea may be an energizing way to start the day, drinking too much can backfire.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Everton recovered well from a poor start and pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, but ultimately a 2-1 Liverpool win underlined the gulf in resources between the two clubs in 2025.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Some allies are pushing for more action.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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