FUELLING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

fueling

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variants or fuelling

present participle of fuel

as in generating

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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 company plans to produce original films and acquire outside projects, with an emphasis on transparency, creator participation, and stories capable of generating cultural conversation.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, returning in November, continues to be a massive economic driver, generating billions and attracting a high-spending international clientele.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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Ali Tager, an NCA vice president, said on the On The Margin podcast that about a third of small and mid-sized businesses already accept crypto, and that their own customers are pushing.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Now, Hortman and two of his children are pushing to stop Blanche from formally taking on the role of the country's top cop.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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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

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Choose from energizing citrus, cooling eucalyptus and peppermint, calming lavender or a variety pack with five different scents – an easy way to add a little luxury to your daily routine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
High Democratic turnout for House primaries in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, is the latest sign that redistricting may be energizing Black Southern voters.

— Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026

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Cruising Speed For cruise travelers and international travelers who need to manage multiple devices in limited spaces, the compact design is an alternative to carrying multiple charging accessories or power bricks.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Nothing most prominently uses the colors in the center of the charging case (which is otherwise clear plastic), the speaker driver housing, and the eartips.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

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This is the spirit that Marvel Tokon carries forward, an electrifying synthesis by main character designer Yuki Kato, whose art has shaped Arc System Works' fighting games since the beloved BlazBlue.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
Arendt, evidently depressed and convinced of life’s meaninglessness, found his teaching electrifying.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of electrifying

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Conversely, a company may prevail in court while still suffering reputational harm, triggering a decline in share value, eroding stakeholder trust and reinforcing negative narratives.

— Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Steve Ballmer, the team’s owner, invested $60 million into Aspiration, triggering allegations that the payment to Leonard circumvented the NBA salary cap.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

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