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
Christopher Niezrecki, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, drivers are refreshing apps like GasBuddy and going out of their way for cheaper fuel and discounts as prices reach nearly $4 a gallon on average.
—Casey He, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Netflix’s expanding advertising business and ability to raise prices could fuel additional revenue growth, CFRA Research said.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Jones Act has been temporarily suspended in the past, primarily for urgent economic or supply chain issues, such as to aid Puerto Rico after it was hit by a hurricane in 2022 and following a cyberattack on a fuel pipeline in 2021.
—Christopher Niezrecki, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, drivers are refreshing apps like GasBuddy and going out of their way for cheaper fuel and discounts as prices reach nearly $4 a gallon on average.
—Casey He, Bloomberg, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Wet Dress Rehearsals are used to test the launch crew’s ability to fuel the rocket, perform the countdown and meet key milestones.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Netflix’s expanding advertising business and ability to raise prices could fuel additional revenue growth, CFRA Research said.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Royals came out with great energy and trailed by just five with three minutes left in the half before Purdue created separation with a 10-0 run to take a 15-point lead.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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So that’s enough to power about 285,000 homes annually.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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This flexibility enables broader applications, as the same foundational system can power different robotic platforms while maintaining consistent motion control and responsiveness.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Solar panels generate clean energy that powers the hotel, reducing Nhow’s dependence on the grid.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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If the assignment is to write an original composition on a particular topic, plenty of such compositions already exist, and many tools can generate essays that even a plagiarism-checker will deem to be original.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened last Monday night after a 27-year-old man, identified as William Forhan, was robbed and then chased after the suspect while firing a gun multiple times.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The revelation about Joseph Félix Badio, a former official in Haiti’s anti-corruption unit who was fired months before the brazen killing, emerged Monday during the cross-examination of an FBI official who served as a case agent.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Casually drape a crimson sweater over your shoulders to instantly energize your everyday essentials.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Each escalatory cycle in the Middle East energizes their exposure to and gradual adoption of extremist views.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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McMillan said the loss to Oklahoma helped the Aggies, who had to re-establish their toughness after the Sooners pushed them around.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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And as importantly, nobody knows how the political reality will push the actual oil supply.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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