refuel
verb
re·fu·el
(ˌ)rē-ˈfyü(-ə)l 
refueled; refueling; refuels
: to provide with additional fuel
: to take on additional fuel
Examples of refuel in a Sentence
The crew refueled the airplane.
The airplane landed to refuel.
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When hiking in the warm weather, make sure to pack snacks and plenty of water to refuel along the way.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
The History of the Hot Brown The dish originated in the 1920s, when flocks of patrons gathered to refuel at the hotel restaurant following The Brown’s popular dinner dances, which drew 1,200 guests nightly.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Here, menus are crafted not only to refuel the body but to refine the palate, without burdening the planet.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Back on board, refuel with the world’s only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, which elevates fine dining to new latitudes.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
The History of the Hot Brown The dish originated in the 1920s, when flocks of patrons gathered to refuel at the hotel restaurant following The Brown’s popular dinner dances, which drew 1,200 guests nightly.
—Robin Roenker, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Here, menus are crafted not only to refuel the body but to refine the palate, without burdening the planet.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Back on board, refuel with the world’s only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, which elevates fine dining to new latitudes.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refuel
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“Refuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refuel. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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refuel
verb
re·fu·el
(ˈ)rē-ˈfyü-əl
: to provide with or take on more fuel
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