refuel
verb
re·fu·el
(ˌ)rē-ˈfyü(-ə)l 
refueled; refueling; refuels
: to provide with additional fuel
: to take on additional fuel
Examples of refuel in a Sentence
The crew refueled the airplane.
The airplane landed to refuel.
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Sam Forsdick,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
The traffic has also contributed to fuel shortages in the area, with some people waiting in line for hours to refuel.
—
Philip Wang,
Time,
29 June 2026
The 787 Dreamliner aircraft hit strong headwinds and was forced to land and refuel in order to complete its journey to Perth, according to a Sydney Morning Herald report.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Katalyst envisions having a fleet of spacecraft that can repair, refuel and upgrade satellites in need of help.
—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for refuel
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“Refuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refuel. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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refuel
verb
re·fu·el
(ˈ)rē-ˈfyü-əl
: to provide with or take on more fuel
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