Synonyms of fuels

fuels 1 of 2

noun

plural of fuel

as in energies

something with a usable capacity for doing work

such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• energies
• powers
• propellants
• kindlings
• forces

fuels

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fuel

as in powers

Related Words

• powers
• generates
• energizes
• pushes
• fires
• electrifies
• charges
• sparks
• triggers
• trips
• activates
• turns over
• drives
• launches
• switches
• releases
• sets off
• ignites
• stimulates
• discharges
• starts
• actuates
• moves
• kicks over
• recharges
• turns on
• arouses
• excites
• reactivates
• incites
• provokes
• cranks (up)
• touches off
• runs
• jump-starts
• quickens
• accelerates
• catalyzes
• instigates
• vitalizes
• speeds (up)
• kick-starts
• stirs up
• steps up

Dissimilar Words

• kills
• cuts
• stops
• brakes
• turns off
• arrests
• cuts out
• shuts off
• sticks
• halts
• jams
• checks
• stalls
• cuts off
• deactivates
• suppresses
• slows
• draws up
• represses
• decelerates
• stunts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fuels

Noun

Scientists warn that climate change caused in part by the burning of fuels like gasoline, oil and coal is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness, making certain regions more vulnerable to wildfires. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

There are currently two active fuels and fire behavior advisories covering the west slope, front range, and Southeast of Colorado, southern Wyoming, eastern Nevada, Utah, and the Arizona strip. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Clean cooking refers to the use of low-emission fuels and technologies, such as ethanol, biogas and electricity, instead of traditional fuels like charcoal and firewood. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

This fuels activists' legal pursuit, with international courts, like the ICJ, now strengthening arguments for state obligations. — Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Instead of running on synthetic fuels, hydrogen fuel cell engines rely on lightweight liquid hydrogen that is burned in an electrochemical reaction to power large lithium batteries. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 July 2026

The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke. — Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026

Whole wheat bread is rich in fiber, which promotes regularity, fuels gut microbes, and reduces inflammation. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026

When exposed to visible light, electricity, chemical fuels, or X-rays, its molecules accept electrons. — New Atlas, 3 July 2026