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
Julian Dossett, Space.com, 12 June 2025
Malanda's friends and family say the boy was riding to a nearby gas station to get fuel for his dirt bike when the crash occurred, according to The Charlotte Observer.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 12 June 2025
Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The couple have reportedly distanced themselves, fueling rumors of a family rift.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
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Noun
And because there's no fuel requirement, there's also no propulsion system, so MACEDONAS has more room for whatever is being delivered.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 12 June 2025
Malanda's friends and family say the boy was riding to a nearby gas station to get fuel for his dirt bike when the crash occurred, according to The Charlotte Observer.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 12 June 2025
Verb
Bushehr is fueled by uranium produced in Russia, not Iran, and is monitored by the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
The couple have reportedly distanced themselves, fueling rumors of a family rift.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
Noun
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With the cover and details, Karol is highlighting the tropical energy of her roots — a perfect vibe for summer, and the singer knows it.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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Lembas has plans beyond GLP-1 Edge to produce other ingredients that can impact wellbeing like sleep and energy.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Google Cloud plays a massive role in powering the web.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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This freshly re-imagined Jag is worlds apart from that old German brute, but was similar in the sense of feeling wonderfully light and responsive, and utilizing hydraulic fluid to power its steering.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Some of those accusations later generated criminal charges and convictions in New York and California.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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As of Friday, June 6, the TikTok has generated over 4.4 million views.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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As well as 479 drones, 20 missiles of various types were fired at different parts of Ukraine, according to the air force, which said the barrage targeted mainly central and western areas of Ukraine.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Police declared an unlawful assembly and responded by firing tear gas, pepper spray and flash-bang concussion rounds toward the crowd.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The best visions embrace the constructive tension between current reality and future possibility, creating space that energizes rather than demoralizes.—
Aurelien Mangano,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But in the early stages of his tenure, his forthright nature and competitive energy has proved energizing.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
Verb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Brooks’ second blast was a grand slam and pushed his homer total to 12, tops in the Padres system.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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