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
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The Paris Agreement temperature goals were based on scientific assessments of how each increment of global warming fuels worse heatwaves, droughts and wildfires.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
But the roughly 9% of LIHEAP recipients who rely on deliverable fuels such as heating oil, kerosene, propane and wood pellets, typically do not have such protections.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Goddard's health services are in place to address injuries specific to the types of hazards NASA scientists and engineers may face, like exposure to radiation or hypergolic fuels.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Timber, litter and understory vegetation are the main fuels driving this fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Warmer ocean water fuels stronger winds, and warmer air holds more water, which can then become rainfall.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
Trusting your deeper instincts fuels real progress.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Officials said the federal government is turning back to coal and other fossil fuels at a time when pollution from those fuels is worsening climate change.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
Earlier, in another development related to fusion energy, IE had reported that researchers in the US are developing a method to recycle nuclear waste to make tritium – a rare version of hydrogen which serves as one of the main fuels in nuclear fusion.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The Paris Agreement temperature goals were based on scientific assessments of how each increment of global warming fuels worse heatwaves, droughts and wildfires.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
But the roughly 9% of LIHEAP recipients who rely on deliverable fuels such as heating oil, kerosene, propane and wood pellets, typically do not have such protections.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2025
Goddard's health services are in place to address injuries specific to the types of hazards NASA scientists and engineers may face, like exposure to radiation or hypergolic fuels.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Timber, litter and understory vegetation are the main fuels driving this fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Warmer ocean water fuels stronger winds, and warmer air holds more water, which can then become rainfall.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
Trusting your deeper instincts fuels real progress.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Officials said the federal government is turning back to coal and other fossil fuels at a time when pollution from those fuels is worsening climate change.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
Noun
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While the full moon may have some mixed energies, with the planets crisscrossing in all sorts of ways, the key now is to focus on being grounded, balanced and centered as much as possible.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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And Farrell’s performance changes constantly, caught in the competing energies of the story.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 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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Legal sports betting generates a considerable amount of tax revenue.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Switching to some business talk for a moment, Lazenby confirmed what other executives were buzzing about — that the center generates approximately $4,000 in sales per square foot, to an extent buoyed by strong high and fine jewelry sales.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The nine-member group opens up about what energizes them, favorite songs on their album and more.—
Billboard Korea,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mars supporting Jupiter energizes your collaborations and shared visions.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The domino effect pushes deliveries out, forces expensive air freight, and overloads suppliers.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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During times of high geomagnetic activity, which pushes the northern lights further south, the aurora will be visible directly overhead in the northern United States, according to the prediction center.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cartridge fires a 40-grain bullet at approximately 1,260 feet per second.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Oh, and if Indiana fires him without cause, Cignetti would be due 100% of his remaining salary.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The seasoned steppers usually carry an effortless chemistry that electrifies the room.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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The gadget charges via a USB-C port and can also be used while charging.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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The streetcar currently charges no rider fee.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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