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
Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
This imbalance undermines trust, impairs decision-making and fuels agency problems.
—Michael Hilb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cashless bail protects criminals, fuels repeat offenses, especially in cases like domestic violence, and undermines public safety.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The fire will remain active throughout the night as humidity will remain low and terrain and heavy fuels align for moderate fire spread.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
An excess of dry fuels and vegetation is compounded by fire weather conditions that are becoming more common year-round.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Federal intervention fuels debate Despite the general drop in crime this year in Chicago, many residents still feel terrorized.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The agency noted that winds in the area had been light but fuels in the area remained very dry.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Passenger demand fuels growing revenue No question, travelers’ first priority when heading to the airport is that their flight is on time.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
This imbalance undermines trust, impairs decision-making and fuels agency problems.
—Michael Hilb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cashless bail protects criminals, fuels repeat offenses, especially in cases like domestic violence, and undermines public safety.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The fire will remain active throughout the night as humidity will remain low and terrain and heavy fuels align for moderate fire spread.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
An excess of dry fuels and vegetation is compounded by fire weather conditions that are becoming more common year-round.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Federal intervention fuels debate Despite the general drop in crime this year in Chicago, many residents still feel terrorized.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The agency noted that winds in the area had been light but fuels in the area remained very dry.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
Noun
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These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the absolute highest energies, the Moon glows with a light all its own, powered by nuclear recoils, and irrespective of any light, or anything at all, emitted by the Sun.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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California's cap-and-invest program generates billions through emissions credit auctions.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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This generates revenue but that is only part of the story.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Put It Into Practice Be specific about your current situation, including what energizes and drains you.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, with Venus in your eighth house of intimacy, your desire for connection deepens, while Mars energizes your career sector, pushing you to create a healthy balance between passion and ambition.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, this vision also pushes technology to adapt in ways that could benefit life on Earth.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Laura pushes Cherry into the pool during their battle, and Cherry holds Laura’s head under water.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bolt action rifles mean one pull of the trigger fires a round, then a shooter must manually chamber another round.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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North Korea fires solid rocket motor.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Just as the alien is about to pounce on Hermit, Morrow intervenes and electrifies the creature.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Atop the instrument is a solar panel that fully charges in 4-5 hours of direct sunlight, according to the maker.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kalshi also charges 2% on all debt card deposits and a $2 flat fee to withdraw your winnings from your account.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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