as in energies
something with a usable capacity for doing work
such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas
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Recent Examples of fuels
Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
This has led utilities and policymakers to explore low-carbon fuels that can be stored and used whenever electricity demand rises.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Low dew points indicate dryer air, significantly increasing wildfire risk by drying out vegetation and allowing fuels to ignite easily.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
High oil prices will mean greater expenses for car, truck, and boat fuels; higher impact on food prices; more expensive air travel; and greater cost of construction and manufacturing.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
They’re commonly used in emergencies, such as airplane crashes, train wrecks, vehicle fires or any other fire involving fuels.
—Carrie McDonough, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
The war has boosted the cost of fuels, with average US gasoline prices hitting the highest since 2022 this month.
—Nicholas Lua, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The continent is particularly vulnerable given it imports the vast majority of its fuels.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
In the near-term at least, coal usage is on the rise to meet shortages from other fuels.
—Justin Worland, Time, 22 May 2026
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The two facilities combined to account for about 18% of California’s total refining capacity to process gasoline, diesel, aviation and other transportation fuels.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
This has led utilities and policymakers to explore low-carbon fuels that can be stored and used whenever electricity demand rises.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Low dew points indicate dryer air, significantly increasing wildfire risk by drying out vegetation and allowing fuels to ignite easily.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2026
High oil prices will mean greater expenses for car, truck, and boat fuels; higher impact on food prices; more expensive air travel; and greater cost of construction and manufacturing.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
They’re commonly used in emergencies, such as airplane crashes, train wrecks, vehicle fires or any other fire involving fuels.
—Carrie McDonough, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
The war has boosted the cost of fuels, with average US gasoline prices hitting the highest since 2022 this month.
—Nicholas Lua, Fortune, 24 May 2026
The continent is particularly vulnerable given it imports the vast majority of its fuels.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
In the near-term at least, coal usage is on the rise to meet shortages from other fuels.
—Justin Worland, Time, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
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Additionally, new creative directors at major couture houses have brought new energies to their ateliers, introducing more expressive and emotional approaches to fashion.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Managing recording artists for more than twenty years taught me the power of collaboration — that creativity is elevated when energies are combined.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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According to Winton, Starlink currently operates a constellation capable of delivering roughly 500 terabits per second of bandwidth and generates about $13 billion in annual revenue.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This kind of broad, slapstick parody needs a steady stream of laugh-out-loud moments, but the new Scary Movie generates barely a trickle.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Strong storytelling about a legendary life also energizes all manner of licensing and merchandising programs.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Your 4th House of Home and Family centers as the Moon, planet of emotions, settles there, while unconventional Uranus energizes your 10th House of Career.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Cater pushes back on the idea that cutting carbs entirely is the answer.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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That lag pushes the peak of sea surface temperature in the Atlantic from the mid-June solstice to mid-September.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 June 2026
Verb
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That individual allegedly fires several shots, striking at least one other person.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Kuna fires out, abandoned home burns Smoke poured out of two fires in Kuna on Thursday, said James Trumble, the Kuna Rural Fire District’s assistant chief.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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What starts as one state utility trying to see its own network more clearly could end up as part of the blueprint for how the developing world electrifies its future.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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This transit electrifies creativity, romance, pleasure and self-expression.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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There was no greater backlash than in 2023 when Khan pushed through an expansion of the city’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), a program that charges Londoners with vehicles that do not meet certain emissions standards for driving across the city.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Kindred charges per night plus cleaning; HomeExchange charges a flat annual fee; the Collection tier costs $1,000 a year.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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