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
Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Winter cold snaps routinely send utility bills soaring in a region where natural gas fuels most of the grid.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The nuclear reactor can work with different fuels, taking advantage of LEU+ and HALEU for both larger power (10MW or 20 MW) with the same duration or larger duration (30+ or 60+ years) and equal power of SOLO X-1.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, that type of knowledge fuels better, smarter and faster decision making.
—Bruce Kelley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Passenger demand fuels growing revenue No question, travelers’ first priority when heading to the airport is that their flight is on time.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cashless bail protects criminals, fuels repeat offenses, especially in cases like domestic violence, and undermines public safety.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Heavy equipment has been shifted from other parts of the fire to assist with removal of fuels.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
The next group is carbon-neutral fuels—biofuels and green methanol.
—Michaila Byrne, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Winter cold snaps routinely send utility bills soaring in a region where natural gas fuels most of the grid.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The nuclear reactor can work with different fuels, taking advantage of LEU+ and HALEU for both larger power (10MW or 20 MW) with the same duration or larger duration (30+ or 60+ years) and equal power of SOLO X-1.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Ultimately, that type of knowledge fuels better, smarter and faster decision making.
—Bruce Kelley, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Passenger demand fuels growing revenue No question, travelers’ first priority when heading to the airport is that their flight is on time.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Other issues include barriers to trade — Critchley warned that a once-largely frictionless market for uranium and fuels was now fracturing — and questions over the future talent pipeline.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cashless bail protects criminals, fuels repeat offenses, especially in cases like domestic violence, and undermines public safety.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
Heavy equipment has been shifted from other parts of the fire to assist with removal of fuels.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuels
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With both of these energies at odds with each other, there is friction between the head and heart, the need for clarity and logic versus surrender and trust.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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This uncanny coincidence — that the Earth’s radiation lines up with the energies of carbon dioxide’s mixed vibrational/rotational quantum state — is how this tiny trace of molecules, mere flecks in the air, completely dominates our climate.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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This process, which powers the sun and stars, offers the potential for a virtually limitless power source.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Panama Canal generates its revenues from fees associated with vessel transits, as well as the volume of containers carried on each vessel.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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The program generates revenue for states to fund clean energy development and energy efficiency initiatives while cutting carbon pollution roughly in half, a rate of emissions reductions far faster than the national average.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Put It Into Practice Be specific about your current situation, including what energizes and drains you.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, with Venus in your eighth house of intimacy, your desire for connection deepens, while Mars energizes your career sector, pushing you to create a healthy balance between passion and ambition.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Built as a modern Mega Drive (or Genesis) game with a cartridge release planned next year, Earthion really pushes what that console can do.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have pulled off a breakthrough that pushes the boundaries of quantum physics into new territory.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting, as is protocol in the state when an officer fires his or her weapon.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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The loitering munition systems empowers the warfighter with quick and easy deployment via tube-launch, and the capability to fly, track and engage non-line-of-sight targets and armored vehicles with precision lethal effects without the need for external ISR or fires assets.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chris Tucker’s sharp comedic timing takes center stage in Money Talks, and Jamie Foxx electrifies as Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just as the alien is about to pounce on Hermit, Morrow intervenes and electrifies the creature.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Atop the instrument is a solar panel that fully charges in 4-5 hours of direct sunlight, according to the maker.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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Kalshi also charges 2% on all debt card deposits and a $2 flat fee to withdraw your winnings from your account.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Fuels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuels. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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