FUELLING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

fueling

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variants or fuelling

present participle of fuel

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Recent Examples of fueling Delivering zero-emission fueling operations, the vehicle ensures reliable and efficient fuel transfer. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025

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The first World Cup in North America for 32 years is generating record attendances, TV viewing figures, and revenues.

— Chris Pope, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
In a new Fortune report, my colleague Amanda Gerut examines why investors appear willing to assign Amazon-like valuation multiples to a company generating only a few percent of Amazon’s revenue while still reporting operating losses.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of generating

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More than 200 people were turned away at the door as the venue reached capacity, with several dozen protesters briefly pushing past security and forcing entry into the room.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The combination of rising demand, tighter schedules and growing sensitivity to pet welfare is pushing more people toward mobile options.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of pushing

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The iGen 2200 has no problem powering many of the essential appliances in your RV simultaneously and has 2200 starting watts of power.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Take the examples of the second season of Amazon Prime’s Fallout and Netflix’s first season of Ransom Canyon, which made headlines last year by powering their base camps with solar power.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026

Definition of powering

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No set of bonds is more deep-rooted, and the flux of those intimate connections, the fundamental passion energizing even the simplest interaction, imbue these wanderings with elemental power.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Begin with small, inclusive, and optional activities to build a truly engaging and energizing work environment, where joy becomes integral to daily operations.

— Rick Tollakson, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of energizing

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Merino came on in the 86th minute and scored on his second touch of the match, charging into the box and pouncing after Lammens spilled a rebound of Pau Cubarsí's long shot.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Explosive drones and snipers According to the charging documents, the group allegedly planned to fly small drones laden with explosives near the UFC event, forcing an evacuation.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of charging

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The city is electrifying its bus fleet, with a goal of full conversion by 2030.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Across Europe and North America, a growing number of companies have concluded that electrifying the trailer, rather than replacing the tractor unit, may be the fastest and most cost-effective path to decarbonizing long-haul freight.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

Definition of electrifying

Verb

For example, China turned off 3 million barrels per day in refinery output, according to JPMorgan, as the government massively ramped up its coal-firing plants and electric vehicle push.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Prosecutors accuse him of lying about the violent encounter, and firing through Sosa-Celis' front door while young children were home.

— Esme Murphy, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of firing

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The visit contrasts with the approach by former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose government publicly criticized Saudi Arabia’s human rights record in 2018, triggering a diplomatic rift that lasted five years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
The closure of the strait dragged on for months, triggering the biggest supply disruption in history.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of triggering

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