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
Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Reinforce the business case by demonstrating how face-to-face collaboration fuels innovation, improves problem-solving, and enhances team performance.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Replacing coal with bio-carbon fuels could cut carbon dioxide emissions by hundreds of millions of tons annually while generating profits for biomass processing plants.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
This accelerated pace of stellar birth powers immense outflows of gas and fuels the growth of super star clusters at its core, which contain hundreds of thousands of stars and shine far brighter than typical star clusters.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Castellanos’ mobility fuels this offense, and even a minor ding could be costly.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In my imagination, the energy of the people and the land whose nonconsensual labor fuels AI are asserting agency as an antagonistic force against the very people and companies that enable their exploitation.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Panelists will discuss regulatory frameworks for scaling renewable fuels, turning agricultural emissions into clean energy and revenue streams and how transforming organic waste into energy can help push the world towards a low-carbon future.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The current chaotic geopolitical landscape fuels contrary trends in the South Caucasus.
—Thomas De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, dropping the MGU-H remained a central target of the 2026 rules cycle now on the horizon, in addition to introducing sustainable fuels.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Reinforce the business case by demonstrating how face-to-face collaboration fuels innovation, improves problem-solving, and enhances team performance.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Replacing coal with bio-carbon fuels could cut carbon dioxide emissions by hundreds of millions of tons annually while generating profits for biomass processing plants.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
This accelerated pace of stellar birth powers immense outflows of gas and fuels the growth of super star clusters at its core, which contain hundreds of thousands of stars and shine far brighter than typical star clusters.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Castellanos’ mobility fuels this offense, and even a minor ding could be costly.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
In my imagination, the energy of the people and the land whose nonconsensual labor fuels AI are asserting agency as an antagonistic force against the very people and companies that enable their exploitation.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Panelists will discuss regulatory frameworks for scaling renewable fuels, turning agricultural emissions into clean energy and revenue streams and how transforming organic waste into energy can help push the world towards a low-carbon future.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The current chaotic geopolitical landscape fuels contrary trends in the South Caucasus.
—Thomas De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
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Cal has one of college football’s most charming and old-school home energies, from Strawberry Canyon to Charter Hill.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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These two energies together can help you to move forward from a past that felt unfulfilling into a future that’s bright and dynamic.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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This process, which powers the sun and stars, offers the potential for a virtually limitless power source.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Limestone parent material generally generates alkaline (high pH) soils whereas granites generate more acidic soil.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The engine — Subaru’s signature smooth, horizontally opposed four-cylinder — generates 180 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Securing predictable revenue before year-end not only boosts our cash flow but also energizes our community.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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Mars, the planet of action, shifts into Scorpio this week and energizes your sector of faith, purpose, and long-distance exploration for the next month and a half.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Democrat Murphy says the more Vought pushes the legal envelope, the more Democrats should fight back.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Another red flag could be an advisor who pushes products without a firm understanding of your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Working together through that fires me up.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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One deputy stops his SUV, opens the door, stands up from the driver’s seat and immediately fires two shots at the fleeing suspect.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chris Tucker’s sharp comedic timing takes center stage in Money Talks, and Jamie Foxx electrifies as Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just as the alien is about to pounce on Hermit, Morrow intervenes and electrifies the creature.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ringgold filled hers with protest and celebration; Riley charges hers with private reckoning.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, a current Federal Duck Stamp can be used for free admission to any national wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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