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
Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The retreat from gold — which is traditionally seen as a key safe haven asset in times of market turmoil — chimes with the ongoing risk-off sentiment in markets as the Iran conflict fuels concerns over inflation and rising energy prices.
—Joseph Wilkins,hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Record-high temperatures and dry fuels helped the fire spread, officials said at the time.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Valero and Phillips 66 facilities combine to account for about 18% of the state’s total refining capacity to process gasoline, diesel, aviation and other transportation fuels.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
That 2022 price spike ushered in a wave of regulation aimed at California’s refining and fuels industry, including establishing the DPMO.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Petrie-Norris chairs the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee and has helped lead legislative efforts to stabilize California’s fuels market without retreating from goals to achieve carbon neutrality.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The rocket was the first of its kind, powered by liquid propellant rather than gunpowder or other solid fuels used by most rockets at the time, according to NASA.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Crude oil prices have surged to the highest in four years and those of some fuels to record highs.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
Some experts blame the slow build-out on the challenging economics of financing a multibillion-dollar project and the uncertainty of accessing and disposing of nuclear fuels.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The retreat from gold — which is traditionally seen as a key safe haven asset in times of market turmoil — chimes with the ongoing risk-off sentiment in markets as the Iran conflict fuels concerns over inflation and rising energy prices.
—Joseph Wilkins,hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Record-high temperatures and dry fuels helped the fire spread, officials said at the time.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Valero and Phillips 66 facilities combine to account for about 18% of the state’s total refining capacity to process gasoline, diesel, aviation and other transportation fuels.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
That 2022 price spike ushered in a wave of regulation aimed at California’s refining and fuels industry, including establishing the DPMO.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Petrie-Norris chairs the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee and has helped lead legislative efforts to stabilize California’s fuels market without retreating from goals to achieve carbon neutrality.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The rocket was the first of its kind, powered by liquid propellant rather than gunpowder or other solid fuels used by most rockets at the time, according to NASA.
—Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Crude oil prices have surged to the highest in four years and those of some fuels to record highs.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
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Every show’s got their characters that are sort of the odd man out or the antagonistic energies, and that’s who Rocky played.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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In it, Henriette Elvang at the University of Michigan and two collaborators start with assumptions about QFT and get the Veneziano amplitude as the unique answer at high energies.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 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
Verb
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All pitchers agree that the guy holding the bat generates crucial data that a pitcher ignores at his peril.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Just mentioning Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson generates a range of opinions.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each escalatory cycle in the Middle East energizes their exposure to and gradual adoption of extremist views.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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But affordability energizes everybody.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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The decision comes as the Israeli military attacks Lebanon with airstrikes and pushes into southern Lebanon with ground troops, leading more than a million people to flee their homes.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrisy is especially rank as RFK pushes the Food and Drug Administration to loosen restrictions on peptides, an experimental fad among wellness influencers who scorn traditional medicine.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For example, if an employer fires an employee because of heavy menstrual bleeding resulting in leaking, that would violate the new law.—
Ann Juliano,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Israel and the United States are attacking Iran's leaders and military while the Islamic Republic fires missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf Arab states.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The fest books a high-octane title that electrifies the 18-34 core.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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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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And regulators in both states approved a plan last year for sites using 75 megawatts of power or more, including hyperscale data centers, that charges higher rates and requires collateral to secure payments alongside early termination fees.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Peloton charges $150 for expert assembly, which includes delivery to your room of choice, setup, and removal and disposal of packaging.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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