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
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
There is no jet fuel shortage, this CEO says.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
The report said nutrient pollution from stormwater runoff and wastewater continues to fuel algae growth that can block sunlight and deplete oxygen.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Noun
On Wednesday, the country’s energy minister said the government has run out of fuel and diesel entirely, just when the island’s hot summer season is starting.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
There is no jet fuel shortage, this CEO says.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Verb
Physicist and former director of the Pentagon’s All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Sean Kirkpatrick says the files are likely to fuel speculation rather than quell it.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
The report said nutrient pollution from stormwater runoff and wastewater continues to fuel algae growth that can block sunlight and deplete oxygen.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Instead of building multi-billion-dollar pipelines to move hydrogen across the country, mining companies could theoretically tap the rock beneath their own boots to power their operations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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The National Coal Council, which had been abolished under President Joe Biden, advances coal’s interests as a national security issue to power the data center revolution.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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That film generated some moody power before collapsing into a pile of surrealist-horror shards.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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The massive dataset generated by the platform allows retailers and brands to forecast demand, optimize product assortments and analyze physical consumer behavior in ways that were previously only possible through online shopping metrics.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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According to police, the suspects allegedly stole multiple vehicles throughout the spree and fired shots at apartment complexes, homes, pedestrians and two fire stations.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Though OpenAI was making progress on research and development, Musk had demanded that Altman and other co-founders, including Brockman and Ilya Sutskever, make a list of employees and their key contributions, and fire everyone who didn't immediately make the grade, filings show.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Critics, including some Republicans, argued the move risked energizing Democratic turnout and could weaken Republican incumbents in suburban districts.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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Today’s moon in Aries energizes your communication sector, making conversations blunt, brutally frank and emotionally charged.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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As criticism over competitive disparities intensified following the meet, pro-trans activists pushed back with the familiar argument that inclusion matters more than results, while opponents argued female athletes lose opportunities in the process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Williams happened to be passing by as the young dancer was pushing her car down the highway with a friend, and Williams along with his manager stopped to help and was quickly charmed.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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