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
Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
This will minimize fuel consumption and maximize payload capacity for small satellite launch vehicles, particularly beneficial for cost-effective commercial satellite launches.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Bella Kubach, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Through it all, Spiegelman remains motivated by the realization that there’s no end in sight for the kind of personal and collective trauma that has fueled his work thus far.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
With the star’s fuel is exhausted and fusion burns out, the star explodes in a supernova, ejecting chemical elements out into space and leaving behind a very dense core.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2025
This will minimize fuel consumption and maximize payload capacity for small satellite launch vehicles, particularly beneficial for cost-effective commercial satellite launches.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
The rapid intensification of hurricanes Helene and Milton, which battered the Sunshine State within days of each other last fall, were fueled by extremely warm water off the coast of Florida, which reached an alarming 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Bella Kubach, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Through it all, Spiegelman remains motivated by the realization that there’s no end in sight for the kind of personal and collective trauma that has fueled his work thus far.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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But critics of the job cuts have warned new energy production will do little good if the grid is unprepared for the burden of it.—
Zack Budryk,
The Hill,
7 Mar. 2025
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Within days of taking office, Trump signed an executive order pausing the disbursement of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, despite the fact that red states have largely benefited from the legislation’s clean energy incentives.—
Bella Kubach,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Algorithmic recommendation engines that power everything from X to YouTube can even contribute to a slow-burn destabilization of American society by shoving consumers into partisan echo chambers that increase polarization and erode social trust.—
Seth Ashley,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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The previous test flight, which similarly failed as the rocket was powering into space, most likely failed because of a leak in an engine causing a pressure buildup, the company said last month.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While the event generated significant online discussion and participation from some consumer groups, the data suggests its impact on major corporations was muted.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Source: The National Weather Service This article was generated by the CA Weather Bot, software that analyzes structured information, such as data, and applies it to articles based on templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ødegaard fired in another goal midway through the second half and later played a brilliant ball to Riccardo Calafiori, who completed the rout on 85 minutes.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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So we’re introduced to Joseph, freshly fired from a menial job and stepping into a world that doesn’t want him.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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You’re bound to have a better day if you’re refreshed and energized versus tired and groggy.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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There is nothing more energizing than to be able to support his vision and the brand.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some of McMahon's allies, however, pushed for a delay on the order until after her confirmation to avoid political backlash.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The News previously reported that Mastro became a front-runner for the first deputy post after Frank Carone, a longtime adviser to Adams who served as his first chief of staff, mounted a behind-the-scenes push for Mastro.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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