How to Use fuel up in a Sentence

fuel up

verb
  • The caution prompts most of the field to head down pit road to fuel up.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Feb. 2026
  • And don’t forget to fuel up for an active day.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Fired up and fueled up for our team to just want to work even harder this summer.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Charge up, fuel up, and have a safe place to go in case of an emergency.
    — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Looking to fuel up ahead of the weekend?
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Everyone is fueled up, ready to go.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Following your hike, fuel up in town.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
  • Following your hike, fuel up in town.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Those with travel plans may need to fuel up before hitting the road.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Here are the most and least expensive places to fuel up in the commonwealth.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Never a lunch for me, this summertime snack was easy to make and kept me fueled up for a long day of running through the woods.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
  • The team chefs arrived with meals at Hanscom Airport to help the players fuel up.
    — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The golf cart is fueled up, ready for Mordecai and Rigby's return.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • The depot is where fire-rescue vehicles get fueled up and serviced.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • These recipes are simple to make and total crowd pleasers that will keep you and the gang fueled up through victory or defeat.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Create the perfect playlist, fuel up on your favorite snacks and choose a road trip read that is sure to go the literary distance.
    — Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • After fueling up in Kern County, the pair started their flight back home.
    — Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • In one county, however, the average cost to fuel up is above $3 per gallon.
    — Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
  • The menu is filled with light, easy bites that are perfect for fueling up before a walk around the Historic District.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
  • Post-swim, Locals Café is the place to fuel up on nourishing smoothies, coffees, and wraps.
    — Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
  • For dinner, fuel up at a food cart pod — SE 50th & Division is a great hub.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
  • But there are ways to save at least a few cents per gallon at the pump by finding the cheapest station in your area and fueling up at certain retailers.
    — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The perfect place to fuel up for a day on the beach, Loveshack Juicery serves up healthy breakfast and lunch options, like smoothies, juices, and bowls.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026
  • Take advantage of the setting by booking the morning bread delivery service to fuel up before a day at the ski resorts or on the hiking trails.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
  • SpaceX has fueled up the new variant of its Starship megarocket for the first time ever, preparing for a crucial test flight that could launch in less than a week.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 12 May 2026
  • The Dove's Nest also sells a cute selection of gifts, high-end housewares, and apparel—the perfect place to fuel up and grab a souvenir.
    — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Before the mission can launch, the rocket and capsule need to be fueled up and powered on, a process that began on Monday and will continue over the hours in the run-up to launch.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Where to Eat and Drink Fyfe-Shivers has a couple of favorite places to fuel up before a day of activities.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
  • The depot is where fire-rescue vehicles get fueled up and serviced, according to WPLG.
    — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
  • Bring extra food and water, fuel up your vehicle in town, prepare for longer travel times than expected, check weather forecasts, and bring essentials for backcountry travel.
    — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

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