fuel up
phrasal verb
fueled up or fuelled up; fueling up or fuelling up; fuels up
: to put fuel into a car, airplane, etc.
They fueled up for their long journey home.
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Refined carbs can help athletes fuel up before intensive training or competition and can also be used to replenish glycogen stores after intense workouts.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
The getting ready process for me is similar to fueling up like an athlete would— hydrating while vibing to some good music.
—Akili King, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Morning — Beat the crowds After fuelling up at Settimo’s impressive breakfast buffet with panoramic morning views of the city, join a running or walking tour of Rome’s secret sites with ArcheoRunning.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
There are multiple food and beverage options to fuel up during your visit to Versailles, including Ore, a contemporary café from chef Alain Ducasse, La Petite Venise, a refined Italian restaurant in the park, and Restaurant Angelina, a charming tea room with famous hot chocolate.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
The getting ready process for me is similar to fueling up like an athlete would— hydrating while vibing to some good music.
—Akili King, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Morning — Beat the crowds After fuelling up at Settimo’s impressive breakfast buffet with panoramic morning views of the city, join a running or walking tour of Rome’s secret sites with ArcheoRunning.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
There are multiple food and beverage options to fuel up during your visit to Versailles, including Ore, a contemporary café from chef Alain Ducasse, La Petite Venise, a refined Italian restaurant in the park, and Restaurant Angelina, a charming tea room with famous hot chocolate.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Fuel up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuel%20up. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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