fuels 1 of 2

noun

Definition of fuelsnext
plural of fuel
as in energies
something with a usable capacity for doing work such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fuel
as in powers

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  1. energies
  2. generates
  3. energizes
  4. pushes
Noun
  • Visitors often meditate here, seeking both reflection and inspiration in the balanced energies of the canyon.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Mercury will also meet with Saturn in a sobering trine, urging us to remain focused and clear of deceptive energies.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of energies
Verb
  • Moreover, the company also generates roughly $700 million in net interest income per quarter but would likely experience a decline in net interest income if interest rates were to drop significantly from current levels.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This method generates significantly more power than traditional combustion methods.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Trees are made out of thin air, as sunlight energizes special cells in their leaves called chloroplasts.
    Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
  • As the sun in Libra energizes your second house of money and values, Mars in Cancer fires up your 11th house of friendships and friendship groups, triggering tension between your values and personal resources versus your sense of belonging in the world.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of energizes
Verb
  • Each executive pushes their own agenda, leaving teams confused about what really matters and where to focus their efforts.
    Chaitra Vedullapalli, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Alcohol, bananas and seafood, to name a few Biden pushes to 'jump-start' hurricane recovery; at least 144 dead.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of pushes
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