FUEL Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈfyü(-ə)l

Definition of fuel

as in energy

something with a usable capacity for doing work such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas

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verb

as in to power

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Official fuel price schedules show mining companies in a separate pricing category — initially used as an incentive to attract foreign investments in the sector — but the government has started to move those costs closer to market prices. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 Hospitals, for example, which are all state-run, cannot buy fuel to power their backup generators. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Verb

Protests fuel an exodus of migrants Thousands of migrants, primarily from neighboring Zimbabwe and Malawi, gathered at their embassies and consulates to request transport back to their countries. — Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Oddsmakers are putting plenty of faith in the Thunder using their unexpected ouster by the Spurs in the WCF as motivation, and in San Antonio using its own Finals disappointment to fuel another run at the Larry O’Brien Trophy. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuel

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That raised concerns that the region could tip back into a war that would engulf several countries and could halt energy shipments through the strait that are crucial for the global economy.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of energy

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Mahomes generated a pretty big cheer in the stadium when he was shown on the Jumbotron.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of generate

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China last tested an ICBM launched into the Pacific in September 2024, firing a DF-31B nuclear-capable missile from Hainan Island in the South China Sea into the open Pacific near French Polynesia.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Police release video of the person racing across the roof of the building from where authorities say the shot was fired, dropping down to the ground and walking off campus.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026

Definition of fire

Verb

Progressive leaders on Monday sought to validate the success of Platner’s campaign in energizing Maine voters while disavowing Platner.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Your 11th House of Friends lights up as the life-giving Sun energizes that area, squaring obligating Saturn in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026

Definition of energize

Verb

Handing the survivor her jewelry and hearing her story a few days later gave Dondi and her team of volunteers a reassuring nudge to push forward with their work.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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