FUELED Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

fueled

verb

variants or fuelled

past tense of fuel

as in generated

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The Rams, the NFL’s top offense in yards per game, generated only 24 yards in 15 plays during their first five possessions and were zero for five on third down.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
In his hands, their coherence lay elsewhere, in their responsiveness to the situations that generated them.

— Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of generated

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Hyperscaler stocks, though, soared, with traders betting they will be forced to rein in the rapid spending that has pushed their free cash flow to negative territory.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Hypersonic travel and space exploration depend on materials that refuse to shatter when pushed past normal physical limits.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

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Eco Effort All Maybourne London hotels are powered by 100% renewable electricity, and a solar power farm in Essex is underway.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track.

— Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025

Definition of powered

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Naperville North junior goalkeeper Misael Gonzalez was forced to make three saves, but Hernandez’s goal energized the Huskies.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
His reelection has also energized left-wing leaders abroad, who see his comeback victory as a possible turning point after a series of right-wing electoral gains.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026

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But on the piano, laser-beamed into his songcraft, he’s quietly electrified, at seemingly at peace as his tenorous vocal glissando and nimble fingerwork on the piano produce shiveringly tender folk ballads that echo Harry Nilsson and Van Morrison.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
The government says electricity demand could rise substantially in coming years as homes, businesses and transportation become increasingly electrified and as data centers and other energy-intensive technologies expand.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

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King’s trial, on an indictment in which the sheriff was charged with corrupt influence retaliation, unfolded over about two and a half weeks.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026
Orange County prosecutors also charged Nguyen with animal cruelty and animal abuse by a caretaker, both felonies, and a sentencing enhancement alleging the personal use of a weapon.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of charged

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The kitchen fire triggered water damage from the restaurant’s sprinkler system that left the place in need of top-to-bottom renovations that went on much longer than expected.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026
However, surging profits have not triggered a wave of new refinery construction.

— , CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026

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