as in energy
something with a usable capacity for doing work
such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas
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Recent Examples of fuel
Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This structural shift provides a new tuning knob to refine the efficiency of technologies ranging from solar fuel production and chemical catalysis to high-performance electronics.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Ghaemi said that this language was reminiscent of the propaganda that helped fuel and justify other historic atrocities, such as the massacres in Myanmar or Rwanda.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, sending fuel prices skyrocketing, Reed said.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This structural shift provides a new tuning knob to refine the efficiency of technologies ranging from solar fuel production and chemical catalysis to high-performance electronics.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Currently, the western tropical Atlantic is warmer than normal, which could fuel more storms, but the eastern tropical and subtropical Atlantic are slightly cooler than normal.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Ghaemi said that this language was reminiscent of the propaganda that helped fuel and justify other historic atrocities, such as the massacres in Myanmar or Rwanda.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
Noun
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If scaled further, the Osaka team’s work points to a future where some medical and connected devices quietly power themselves using energy already available in the environment.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The engines power all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II, a multi-role stealth fighter, and the contract modification finalizes production by the company for lots 18 and 19.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hyperliquid generated approximately $962m in fees in 2025 on roughly $3tn in notional trading volume.—
Bob Diamond,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company is expected to generate annual run-rate cost savings of approximately $40 million and is anticipated to be completed by the first quarter of 2027.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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O’Neal, the daughter of four-time NBA champion and Naismith Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, entered the portal April 14 after two seasons at UF; former head coach Kelly Rae Finley was fired by administration in March after five seasons at the helm.—
Caroline Makauskas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The next night, Russia fired nineteen ballistic missiles, twenty-five cruise missiles, and six hundred and fifty-nine drones.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yet this is precisely the idea that the Enhanced Games is peddling—the fantasy that what Proud or Collins takes to break a world record, at a different dose, might make a man in his 70s more mobile, energized, and maybe even hotter.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Your ruling planet, Venus, moves through Gemini through May 18, energizing long-distance adventure, learning, and the kind of travel that genuinely broadens your perspective.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its prices are pushing up airfares, baggage fees and add-on charges.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Some lawmakers also want legislation that could push back on Selig’s offensive by affirming states’ authority to rein in the platforms.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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