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noun

ˈfyü(-ə)l How to pronounce fuel (audio)
Definition of fuelnext
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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Recent Examples of fuel
Noun
Like its counterparts across parcel and rail, elevated fuel costs were a significant contributor to top-line numbers. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 The global average jet fuel price is currently hovering around $196 a barrel. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
The paper, which was later retracted, helped fuel concerns about the safety of vaccines and drive down vaccination rates. — Todd Wallack The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026 The whole cycle would fuel the WNBA media ecosystem through the entire offseason. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
  1. energy
  2. power
  3. generate
  4. fire
  5. energize
  6. push
Noun
  • Fusion energy has long promised virtually limitless, low-carbon power by mimicking the physical reactions that fuel the Sun.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Zelenskyy said Ukraine's priorities for the talks were halting strikes on energy and critical infrastructure, unblocking Black Sea grain shipments and expanding prisoner exchanges.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • This provides the free electrons to power the EV’s motors and systems during operation.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Limp said the company will continue to manufacture the existing BE-4 engine for United Launch Alliance, which uses two of the engines to power its Vulcan rocket.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of power
Verb
  • The county hopes to generate tourism and diving revenue from the ship turned reef.
    — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The agreement with Kyoto Fusioneering will expand existing work on next-generation gyrotrons — devices that generate high-power microwaves used to heat the plasma.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • And an incomplete pass was best-case scenario after Patrick Mahomes scrambled just to collect the ball and alertly fire it out of bounds.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • New England’s best arrived nine minutes later, when Raines fired high on a one-time chance from close range.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of fire
Verb
  • Despite his long-standing presence in California politics, the modest Becerra initially struggled to energize support for his gubernatorial campaign.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Actor and rapper Common also energized the crowd to get the job done by voting for El-Sayed.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of energize
Verb
  • Concern is intensifying as artificial intelligence companies pursue trillion-dollar valuations, and established internet giants pour money into developing advanced AI models while pushing them into the classroom.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Far-right President Javier Milei's sweeping austerity measures, which have pushed millions of Argentines into poverty, could put him at odds with Leo, who has long championed the poor.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of push

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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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