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
Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Separately, emergency crews in Oman are battling a fire at fuel storage tanks, after a social media video geolocated by CNN appeared to show an Iranian drone hitting a tank at the port.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Channeling your inner spark can fuel amazing acts right now.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The attack dealt a significant blow to Russia’s fuel logistics, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment publicly.
—Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Separately, emergency crews in Oman are battling a fire at fuel storage tanks, after a social media video geolocated by CNN appeared to show an Iranian drone hitting a tank at the port.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
That additional warming, combined with dry weather and lots of sunshine, helped fuel the heat across South Texas.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Channeling your inner spark can fuel amazing acts right now.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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Those increases have translated to energy markets, with jet fuel being the most affected, potentially leading to a rise in ticket prices later in the year.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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If you’re exhausted by life, you’re allowed to cancel plans — even fun ones — to restore your energy.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Over 1,000 solar panels power the resort’s operations during the day, while an on-site treatment plant recycles up to 80% of the wastewater used for landscaping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The potential energy generation facing delays is the equivalent of 59 traditional nuclear reactors, enough to power more than 44 million homes simultaneously.—
Mark Chediak,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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And the excitement has generated attention across the globe.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The company will add to its on-campus staff and work with digital advertisers to generate revenue for the program.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hezbollah fired missiles deep into Israel, setting off air raid sirens in central Israel and its commercial hub Tel Aviv, as interception blasts sounded as far as Jerusalem.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch said Israel fired white phosphorus using artillery at residential areas in the southern Lebanese village of Yohmor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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But in the enhanced powerline safety setting, the devices will not attempt to re-energize the lines.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pops of bold color help energize a space more than neutrals.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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The forecast noted that higher energy prices will push up inflation that will weigh on disposable incomes, but that would be offset by larger tax refunds due to Trump’s tax-and-spending bill passed last year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told the Washington Examiner that the president’s involvement could push the House into action.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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