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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Billions of dollars from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement are now being invested in coastal projects across the five Gulf Coast states to fuel barrier island restoration, marsh creation, and other large-scale efforts.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the helicopter was not equipped with enough fuel to get there, let alone return.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Noun
If a soil test reveals a lack of nutrients, add a slow-release granular fertilizer to fuel your garlic's growth.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Billions of dollars from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement are now being invested in coastal projects across the five Gulf Coast states to fuel barrier island restoration, marsh creation, and other large-scale efforts.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
The new stop/start engine feature in Volvo’s heavy-duty trucks aims to cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the helicopter was not equipped with enough fuel to get there, let alone return.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
Noun
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As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to sources at Valdebebas, the teenager has impressed with his energy, tireless running, constant offering for the ball and strong personality.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The permit applications showed oil companies requested to flare or vent more than 195 billion cubic feet of natural gas per year, enough to power more than 3 million homes and generate millions of dollars of tax revenue had the gas been captured.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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Inside, MediaTek Brings the Brains Samsung uses a MediaTek 9400+ processor to power the Tab S11 line, an upgrade from the MediaTek 9300+ in the Tab S10 series.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, the Cowboys generated about $300 million in sponsorship revenue, by far the most in the NFL, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The permit applications showed oil companies requested to flare or vent more than 195 billion cubic feet of natural gas per year, enough to power more than 3 million homes and generate millions of dollars of tax revenue had the gas been captured.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the boys ran away down the street, the man raised the pistol again and fired at them, striking Guzman in the back.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The next shot came from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who fired back with a threat to rewrite his state's congressional map to add five Democratic seats.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ensure Tasks Play To Employees' Strengths Leaders play a crucial role in proactively preventing employee burnout by ensuring their team members are engaged in fulfilling, energizing work.—
Clare Miller,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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His campaign style may have energized conservative downstate voters, but Illinois governors can’t be elected without persuading suburban moderates, and Bailey did little to even try.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Ascent fought back against the defending league champion Tampa Bay Sun in a prime-time Gainbridge Super League matchup, thrilling an energetic Charlotte crowd on a night when kickoff was pushed back roughly 30 minutes due to thunderstorms.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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