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
Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The maritime sector continues to evaluate various fuels to meet environmental targets, as hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol remain the primary candidates to replace traditional heavy fuel oils.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Daniel Andrews, co-founder of the advocacy group Captains for Clean Water, said the practice fuels algae blooms.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Some—like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene—are fuels.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Sophomore midfielder Kendra Hansen (seven goals, seven assists) helps fuels the attack and excels at drawing free kicks.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
The clever bit is when these fuels flow through the Draper engine and encounter a catalyst that decomposes the hydrogen peroxide into high-pressure oxygen and steam.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Baltimore sued fossil fuel companies because people in Baltimore used fuels and contributed to climate change.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Tinder-dry fuels, drought and winds up to 20 mph allowed the fire to grow quickly, county Emergency Management Director Mike Alexander said at a briefing.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
Hormuz is the chokepoint for bulk of the Persian Gulf’s exports of crude, and also refined fuels like diesel and jet fuel.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The maritime sector continues to evaluate various fuels to meet environmental targets, as hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol remain the primary candidates to replace traditional heavy fuel oils.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Daniel Andrews, co-founder of the advocacy group Captains for Clean Water, said the practice fuels algae blooms.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Some—like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene—are fuels.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Sophomore midfielder Kendra Hansen (seven goals, seven assists) helps fuels the attack and excels at drawing free kicks.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
The clever bit is when these fuels flow through the Draper engine and encounter a catalyst that decomposes the hydrogen peroxide into high-pressure oxygen and steam.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Baltimore sued fossil fuel companies because people in Baltimore used fuels and contributed to climate change.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Tinder-dry fuels, drought and winds up to 20 mph allowed the fire to grow quickly, county Emergency Management Director Mike Alexander said at a briefing.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
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If the cosmic inflation that occurred prior to the Big Bang arose because certain high-energy conditions were met, then recreating those conditions and those sufficiently high energies could cause a restoration of the inflationary state.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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The overall impression, however, is of a Spanish cinema firing on multiple cylinders, different styles and energies.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Ground-penetrating radar can detect nonmetallic objects but performs poorly in wet or uneven terrain, or ground covered by vegetation, and often generates high false-alarm rates.—
Sagar Lekhak,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to Mary Shelley’s telekinetic puppeteering of Ida/Penelope, the feminist rage that sets the story in motion generates exciting and spectacular events.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fiery Mars energizes your 7th House of Alignments, bringing direct movement to your key collaborations and one-on-one agreements.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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The then-27-year-old forged a new path in finance, drawn to the bank’s work environment that energizes him like rowing had for years.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nayara Tented Camp pushes this forward by creating a sanctuary for sloths out of the reforestation of hundreds of native trees, to grow alongside habitats for native frogs, birds, and armadillos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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London’s mayor pushes to pedestrianize city London’s mayor pushed ahead with plans to pedestrianize the city’s most famous shopping street, part of a global move toward banning cars from parts of big cities.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a minor fires the gun and inflicts harm on themselves or another individual, the person who failed to store the gun properly could face a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a maximum fine of $7,500, or both.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Magnano then fires nine shots toward Jones, Jones immediately collapses to the ground as people in the area could be heard letting out horrific screams and cries.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The star of Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold, new take on the Bride of Frankenstein electrifies in EW's cover story photoshoot.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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Seyfried’s performance elevates, even electrifies, the film, as does the decision to replicate Shaker worship through song and movement numbers, all of which are choreographed and performed to a spellbinding extent.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The zoo charges $16 a day for parking, with city residents paying only $8.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Islamabad has long accused Kabul of providing a safe haven to militants fighting the Pakistani government — charges that Afghanistan's Taliban government denies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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