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
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The major driver for the decline in coal use is the economic competition with cheaper and cleaner fuels, such as natural gas and renewables, Ryna Cui, research director for the Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Stocks are coming off a three-day relief rally fueled by investor hopes President Trump would ease tariffs on China and keep Jerome Powell in his post as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
What this really means is that missions can last longer and require much less fuel compared to traditional rockets.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The major driver for the decline in coal use is the economic competition with cheaper and cleaner fuels, such as natural gas and renewables, Ryna Cui, research director for the Center for Global Sustainability at the University of Maryland, told ABC News.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Unlike charcoal and gas grills, which require you to buy coals or propane to fuel the grill, an electric grill doesn’t have any operating costs beyond the electricity used to run it.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
Stocks are coming off a three-day relief rally fueled by investor hopes President Trump would ease tariffs on China and keep Jerome Powell in his post as chairman of the Federal Reserve.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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Moscow regaining its status as Europe's top energy supplier would hurt American oil and gas producers, especially as the U.S. has made inroads as an LNG supplier there.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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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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From 1991 to 2019, real median household income rose > 30%, largely powered by sustained consumption.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Your muscles, meanwhile, have grown both new capillaries to shuttle that blood as well as tiny energy factories called mitochondria, which power your stride.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
25 Apr. 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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The sheriff’s office did not release details of what prompted the deputies to fire their weapons and did not say how many deputies were involved.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2025
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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 2 May. 2025.
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