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
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Iran has long cited fuel smuggling and maritime violations as justification for its actions, but critics argue these seizures are part of a broader geopolitical strategy.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Yun Li, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
This narrative arc has captivated audiences and fueled anticipation for the grand event.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
So far, more than 220 airports as well as multiple airlines and fuel companies have signed on as partners.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Iran has long cited fuel smuggling and maritime violations as justification for its actions, but critics argue these seizures are part of a broader geopolitical strategy.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
However, the secretary downplayed the impact from President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs, which caught many investors off guard and fueled fears of a re-acceleration in inflation, slower economic growth and even a recession.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
This narrative arc has captivated audiences and fueled anticipation for the grand event.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
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That said, the underlying drivers of a sustainable future—innovation, tapping into cost-efficient renewable energy, and consumer demand for ethical practices—remain intact.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the magnetic fields release their energy by producing these jets.—
David Garofalo,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Interchange reconnection between the filament and the surrounding open magnetic field lines releases the energy that powers a CME, the resulting ejection being a powerful jet that bursts through the solar corona and into space, dragging plasma with it to form the CME.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Meta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox, to whom Pineau reported to, said in March that Llama 4 will help power AI agents, the latest craze in generative AI.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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So Waymo generated 88 percent fewer property damage claims than typical human drivers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
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The founder said the company generated revenue last year of $2.1 billion, up more than 30 percent from the $1.6 billion brought in throughout 2023.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2025
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The shots fired that night are still lodged in my soul.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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On the last day of the season, when the apprentices had been winnowed from 16 to two, then-emcee Donald Trump fired Annie on national television in favor of the comedienne Joan Rivers.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Aries solar eclipse energizes you to take charge of your health and well-being.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Her friendships defined her, energized her, challenged her.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Are Puerto Rican filmmakers pushing for this to change?—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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There are ways to push back against the horrors, but even the most ardent activist among us can’t be protesting 24/7.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Fuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuel. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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