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
Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
The Liquid Oxygen Flight demonstration (LOXSAT) will launch to orbit around the Earth later this year to test the fluid management capabilities that will be needed to maintain cryogenic fuels in microgravity, which come with additional challenges compared to other propellants.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 May 2026
But leaving out the cryogenic class and concentrating on more day-to-day rocket, missile, and aviation fuels, there's still a lot of room for improvement.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph, gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity under 10% will combine with dry fuels causing any fires that ignite to spread at a life-threatening pace, according to the National Weather Service.
—Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Strong winds combined with low humidity could lead to rapid fire growth and spread, although the NWS says fuels are likely not sufficient to sustain dangerous conditions in most areas.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The Phoenix area was expected to receive 25-40 mph winds on May 17 with gusty winds, dry fuels and low humidity, potentially leading to fire danger with easier starts and the uncontrollable spread of new or existing fires, the weather service said.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 17 May 2026
However, the program has been widely criticized as a de facto tax on gasoline and other fuels, which were already among the most expensive of any state.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The fossil economy was built on extraction and combustion, where fuels are dug up, shipped, burned and mostly wasted as heat; the electric economy is built on manufacturing, software, grids, devices and efficiency, where technologies improve, scale and connect.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
Cars can use cleaner fuels; shipping and logistics can choose lower-emission options; and more buildings can use renewable energy.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
The Liquid Oxygen Flight demonstration (LOXSAT) will launch to orbit around the Earth later this year to test the fluid management capabilities that will be needed to maintain cryogenic fuels in microgravity, which come with additional challenges compared to other propellants.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 19 May 2026
But leaving out the cryogenic class and concentrating on more day-to-day rocket, missile, and aviation fuels, there's still a lot of room for improvement.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph, gusts up to 50 mph and relative humidity under 10% will combine with dry fuels causing any fires that ignite to spread at a life-threatening pace, according to the National Weather Service.
—Taylor Ward, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Strong winds combined with low humidity could lead to rapid fire growth and spread, although the NWS says fuels are likely not sufficient to sustain dangerous conditions in most areas.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 17 May 2026
The Phoenix area was expected to receive 25-40 mph winds on May 17 with gusty winds, dry fuels and low humidity, potentially leading to fire danger with easier starts and the uncontrollable spread of new or existing fires, the weather service said.
—Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 17 May 2026
However, the program has been widely criticized as a de facto tax on gasoline and other fuels, which were already among the most expensive of any state.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
The fossil economy was built on extraction and combustion, where fuels are dug up, shipped, burned and mostly wasted as heat; the electric economy is built on manufacturing, software, grids, devices and efficiency, where technologies improve, scale and connect.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
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The awakening of sexuality and the force of love are among the deepest energies that emerge through both psyche and body.—
JD Linville,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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In his junior year, Jeffries, who majored in political science, began devoting the bulk of his extracurricular energies to the university’s Black Student Union.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 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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The company generates annual revenue between $500 million and $600 million, according to industry experts.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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With most of the cast and crew kept in the dark to avoid any messy interference from their respective unions, the program generates scripts at a rapid clip.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Today’s moon in Aries energizes your relationship sector, bringing clarity to situations that have felt blurry, inconsistent or emotionally overwhelming.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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By evening, the Aries Moon energizes friendships and future plans, making invitations, introductions, or group momentum especially fruitful.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Produced by Kunal Kemmu and Chirag Nihalani through their Drongo Films banner, Vibe centers on two inseparable friends whose ordinary, unassuming lives spiral into an unpredictable, high-energy adventure that pushes their survival instincts and friendship to the limit.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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The problem is that urgency pushes people toward fast decisions — and wildfire smoke is exactly when bad air purifier choices become expensive.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Only the United States, a few NATO allies, Russia and Iran are believed to have this kind of high-speed torpedo, which fires air ahead of the weapon to reduce the drag of the water.—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Hollis fires and Schultz fires his weapon a dozen times.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
11 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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Black Bear had installed cameras in each rink that feed video footage into a subscription service—Black Bear TV—that charges parents as much as $37 a month.—
Chris Murphy,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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Hers weight loss, for example, charges $39 for the first month, and then $149 per month.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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