Synonyms of fuel

fuel 1 of 2

noun

ˈfyü(-ə)l 

as in energy

something with a usable capacity for doing work

such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• energy
• power
• propellant
• kindling
• force

fuel

2 of 2

verb

as in to power

Related Words

• power
• generate
• fire
• energize
• push
• charge
• spark
• electrify
• turn over
• set off
• trip
• switch
• drive
• trigger
• launch
• discharge
• activate
• kick over
• turn on
• start
• recharge
• release
• actuate
• ignite
• stimulate
• move
• crank (up)
• touch off
• reactivate
• run
• incite
• provoke
• arouse
• accelerate
• excite
• jump-start
• stir up
• catalyze
• kick-start
• quicken
• speed (up)
• vitalize
• instigate
• step up

Dissimilar Words

• cut
• kill
• cut out
• shut off
• brake
• turn off
• stop
• check
• cut off
• stick
• arrest
• halt
• draw up
• deactivate
• slow
• suppress
• stall
• jam
• repress
• decelerate
• stunt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fuel

Noun

Despite the country’s steep fuel prices, worsening food inflation and declining employment, DORO Marketplace is continuing its expansion in Connecticut. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026

According to the International Air Transport Association, the average global jet fuel price rose to $209 per barrel last week, up from roughly $99 at the end of February when the war started. —Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026

Verb

Donations from the public helped fuel the effort. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026

Spontaneity can easily fuel an island-hopping venture across the Philippines with its accessible domestic travel and famously hospitable locals. —Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026