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
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2025
Pearse has used the fear and frustration of her family’s experience to fuel efforts to organize, helping found a patient advocacy group last fall, ReNU Syndrome United.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Alabama’s approach is a strong example of how strategic collaboration can drive job creation and fuel long-term economic growth.
—Melissa Loble, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Noun
The strategy paid dividends as early voting surged in the city, fueled by young voters more likely to favor Mamdani.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2025
Pearse has used the fear and frustration of her family’s experience to fuel efforts to organize, helping found a patient advocacy group last fall, ReNU Syndrome United.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Verb
Vessels are also moving faster, which results in more fuel being used, which also adds to costs.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Alabama’s approach is a strong example of how strategic collaboration can drive job creation and fuel long-term economic growth.
—Melissa Loble, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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Any final decision to close the waterway rests with the country's national security council, and its possibility has raised the specter of higher energy prices and aggravated geopolitical tensions, with Washington calling upon Beijing to prevent the strait's closure.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Low energy is also frequently reported among folks with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a disorder that causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and other symptoms like excessive hair growth and acne.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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It’s finished in Bianco white over a Rosso red leather interior and powered by a 2.4-liter V-6 mated to a five-speed manual that makes just under 200 hp.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
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From the Arsenal of Democracy in World War II to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s internet and NASA’s Apollo moonshot, many of America’s greatest achievements were powered not by isolated breakthroughs, but by integrated ecosystems aligned around clear national objectives.—
Toni Townes-Whitley,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Kubler convinced Rucker’s wife to take out a $14 million life insurance policy to generate fees and commission that Kubler paid to himself as the placing agent, according to the lawsuit.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Trump's business assets are held by the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, which is controlled by his son, Donald Trump Jr., but government watchdog groups have nonetheless expressed concern about how Trump may be using his position as president to generate personal profits.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The president cannot legally fire the Fed chair under current law.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The people who knew the codes — who were responsible for distributing that aid — were fired.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Motivational speeches, grateful teams and energizing collaborations are a part of it— sometimes.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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In total, Dixon, who worked as a hype man to energize crowds at Joe’s shows for 16 years, said he was subjected to more than 4,000 such scenarios throughout his tenure.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Both pushed the limits of convention, examined the complex relationship between clothes and the body, and brought historical dress into their work.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Combs' lawyers had pushed for a more expansive response, but prosecutors argued — and Subramanian agreed — that doing so could end up confusing jurors more.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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