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
Aleksandr Zemel, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Bananas provide natural sugars and potassium to keep your energy levels steady, while granola adds complex carbs for long-lasting fuel.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Tara Suter, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Many firefighters say there is a need to reform how the federal government combats the growing threat of wildfires, fueled by warming temperatures.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Key Takeaways For Business Leaders • Culture fuels CX.
—Aleksandr Zemel, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Bananas provide natural sugars and potassium to keep your energy levels steady, while granola adds complex carbs for long-lasting fuel.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is directed to make $880 billion in spending cuts, which has fueled concerns about deep cuts to Medicaid, from both Democrats and vulnerable Republicans.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Many firefighters say there is a need to reform how the federal government combats the growing threat of wildfires, fueled by warming temperatures.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
Noun
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Early momentum swing Despite all the emotion and energy in the rink with Gabriel Landeskog’s stirring return to action after nearly three years away, Colorado started slowly.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Understanding and protecting your energy is key at any stage in your career.—
Ivan Terzi,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That may be enough to power a standard laptop, but not enough to play video games with a powerful GPU.—
Benjamin Roulston,
The Conversation,
14 Mar. 2025
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Last month, Vodafone demoed the technology by using the BlueBird satellites to power a video call from a remote region in Wales that lacked traditional cell coverage.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
3 Mar. 2025
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The way to make this all possible, Democrats say, is by loosening the fiscal guardrails that were created on a bipartisan basis in 2017 and have allowed the state to generate continuous surpluses during Lamont’s tenure.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Disney and Lucasfilm have trumpeted Star Wars franchise news at the Tokyo event in an effort to generate strong buzz for upcoming TV, film and gaming releases.—
William Earl,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2025
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Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate Their killer is facing execution by firing squad.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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His goal to win Game 2 was pure offensive instinct – an offensive powerhouse sneaking quietly into soft ice before firing the game-winning dagger past Jordan Binnington.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Full and round, this wine is energized by twin veins of acidity and minerality wrapped around citrus and smoke flavors that linger on the palate long after the last sip.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2025
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On April 19, the sun’s ingress into Taurus will energize your 11th house of associations, community and future visions.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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And after a Herro turnover, Sam Merrill hit a three to push Cleveland’s lead back to double figures, at 102-90, with 6:29 left.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Recent results have seen Newcastle United, Manchester City and Chelsea climb above them, pushing Nuno’s side, who are not in action again until a Monday night visit to Tottenham Hotspur, down to sixth, only ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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