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Recent Examples of propellants
Pressurized helium is routinely used in rockets to push propellants to engines and to help clean and dry tanks and propellant lines when needed.
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William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propellants
Noun
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Alternative approaches, such as power-to-liquid e-fuels, also face economic hurdles due to rising electricity costs.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Supporters argue social media fuels anxiety, cyberbullying and excessive screen time, while critics say bans could be difficult to enforce and push young users toward less regulated platforms.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Nations across the globe are increasingly using renewable energies like solar and wind.—
Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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What gives me optimism is that so many people still want to direct their immense talents and energies toward research.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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“Propellants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propellants. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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