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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The airport was closed by the time the plane had refueled, and the team found a local motel with vacancy for the night.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
According to the report, the plane departed from Florida on Feb. 10 before stopping to refuel in Austin, Texas, and heading for Scottsdale.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Then, take responsible steps to refuel both before sunrise and after breaking fast.
—Monica Haider, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Travelers have a new way to refuel before their next flight.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
According to the report, the plane departed from Florida on Feb. 10 before stopping to refuel in Austin, Texas, and heading for Scottsdale.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Then, take responsible steps to refuel both before sunrise and after breaking fast.
—Monica Haider, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Travelers have a new way to refuel before their next flight.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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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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