as in energies
something with a usable capacity for doing work
such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas
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Recent Examples of fuels
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
These 10 Indiana counties grew fastest in 2025, as migration fuels growth.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Car, truck, airplane and other fuels are used daily.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
This oil can be upgraded into fuels or converted into bio-graphite using existing refinery equipment.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Some experts blame the slow build-out on the challenging economics of financing a multibillion-dollar project and the uncertainty of accessing and disposing of nuclear fuels.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The retreat from gold — which is traditionally seen as a key safe haven asset in times of market turmoil — chimes with the ongoing risk-off sentiment in markets as the Iran conflict fuels concerns over inflation and rising energy prices.
—Joseph Wilkins,hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The Valero and Phillips 66 facilities combine to account for about 18% of the state’s total refining capacity to process gasoline, diesel, aviation and other transportation fuels.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
That 2022 price spike ushered in a wave of regulation aimed at California’s refining and fuels industry, including establishing the DPMO.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Despite being a major producer and exporter of crude oil, Brazil still relies on imports to meet its domestic demand for refined fuels.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
These 10 Indiana counties grew fastest in 2025, as migration fuels growth.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Car, truck, airplane and other fuels are used daily.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
This oil can be upgraded into fuels or converted into bio-graphite using existing refinery equipment.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Some experts blame the slow build-out on the challenging economics of financing a multibillion-dollar project and the uncertainty of accessing and disposing of nuclear fuels.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The retreat from gold — which is traditionally seen as a key safe haven asset in times of market turmoil — chimes with the ongoing risk-off sentiment in markets as the Iran conflict fuels concerns over inflation and rising energy prices.
—Joseph Wilkins,hugh Leask, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The Valero and Phillips 66 facilities combine to account for about 18% of the state’s total refining capacity to process gasoline, diesel, aviation and other transportation fuels.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
That 2022 price spike ushered in a wave of regulation aimed at California’s refining and fuels industry, including establishing the DPMO.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
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Essentially, this is why physicists use miles-long particle colliders that accelerate particles to enormous energies.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Thomas explained that Libra is a zodiac sign deeply focused on partnership and union, and during this time, those energies are amplified for everyone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Researchers are adapting the magnetron—the same component that powers microwave ovens—to provide the 10 megawatts of power required for ADS.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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How Wisconsin's solar battery park powers 130,000 homes The Paris Solar farm began producing power in December 2024 and generates 200 megawatts of renewable electricity during the day.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Live Nation also generates revenue through sponsorship agreements and advertising partnerships tied to live performances and venues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s avocado industry generates up to 530,000 metric tons of pit waste each year.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each escalatory cycle in the Middle East energizes their exposure to and gradual adoption of extremist views.—
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
18 Mar. 2026
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But affordability energizes everybody.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Our standards, our accountability and the way the group pushes each other every day, that is what has sustained our performance independent of who the head coach is.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These gadgets, imported from China or Russia or homemade in the US with 3D printers, transform a semiautomatic weapon—which fires a single round with each trigger pull—into a fully automatic one, able to discharge at a rate of 1,200 rounds per minute, limited only by the capacity of the magazine.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Orion will spend 90-minutes in its initial orbit, before the second stage fires its engines twice to send Orion to a high Earth elliptical orbit.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fest books a high-octane title that electrifies the 18-34 core.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The star of Maggie Gyllenhaal's bold, new take on the Bride of Frankenstein electrifies in EW's cover story photoshoot.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Harbour resisted just before Perkins shot him, charges state.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Interest compounds on top of both penalties Beyond penalties, the IRS charges daily interest on any unpaid balance, calculated at the federal short-term rate plus three percentage points.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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