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
Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Speculation surrounding their romantic relationship was fueled in January 2025 when the pair was spotted holding hands in St. Barts.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Changes in the quantity of money, on the other hand, directly fuel spending, and therefore correctly signal the direction of spending and inflation.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Minnesota Vikings have confirmed interest in a reunion with Minnesota native Adam Thielen, whose wife has fueled trade rumors surrounding his former team and the Carolina Panthers.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Speculation surrounding their romantic relationship was fueled in January 2025 when the pair was spotted holding hands in St. Barts.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
At rest the body’s fuel mix is approximately 70% fat and 30% carbohydrates (glucose).
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Changes in the quantity of money, on the other hand, directly fuel spending, and therefore correctly signal the direction of spending and inflation.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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Each appointment combines sound healing, energy work, and crystal alignment, ending with a custom piece of jewellery designed specifically for you.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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For years, the energy system has suffered from a lack of maintenance and investment.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The upper stage Starship section is powered by six Raptor engines that will ultimately travel in orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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The company’s shares rose more than 3% on the Bloomberg report, which said Apple recently inquired of Google about the potential for the search giant to build a custom artificial intelligence model that would power a new Siri that could launch next year.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
22 Aug. 2025
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The platform could standardize fragmented data, generate complete software development kits, and directly upgrade the finished product once all updates were done.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Consider using a password manager, which securely stores and generates complex passwords, reducing the risk of password reuse.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Three top Trump administration officials including Vice President JD Vance fired back at noisy protesters targeting the recent federal takeover of Washington D.C. during a wild scene at Union Station, the city's transit hub.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Knox News reported state health officials told the Knox County Health Department on March 25 to fire the workers immediately after Trump administration canceled the state's grant.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, Beverage Director Caterina Mirabelli is energized by new varietals and emerging styles.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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For months, Tucker demonstrated his skills as a five-tool player and energized teammates with his easy confidence, living up to all the hype.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Instead of forcing yourself to push through a crisis of motivation, Labor Day is a perfect moment to reset your approach.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Kenyon Sadiq pushed past a defender on a 20-yard pass from Moore and scored to make it 14-0.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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