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noun

ˈfyü(-ə)l How to pronounce fuel (audio)
Definition of fuelnext
as in energy
something with a usable capacity for doing work such nonrenewable fuels as coal, petroleum, and natural gas

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verb

as in to power

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Recent Examples of fuel
Noun
Americans have been hit hard with surging fuel and energy prices. — Barbara A. Trish, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 In the days before the spill was announced, residents complained of fuel-like odors pervading areas of Dubai and north. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
Could that translate to finding innovative ways to fuel an African toon boom? — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, the Matthieu Blazy and Michael Rider effects continue to fuel our shopping habits. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuel
  1. energy
  2. power
  3. generate
  4. fire
  5. energize
  6. push
Noun
  • The American consumer, who accounts for about 70% of GDP, continues to buy stuff, but many are stressed by energy prices, wage stagnation, rising interest rates, and an affordability crisis in everything from health care to housing.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Possible targets of the strikes reportedly include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • South Korea's growth has been largely supported by exports of semiconductors as demand for chips to power the AI boom continues.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Dianese Most vests include a chunky battery to power the accident detection and deployment system.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of power
Verb
  • The cyclists cross the state, generating an economic impact estimated at $25 million.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In tests by cybersecurity firm McAfee, a three-second clip was enough to generate a clone with an 85% match to the original speaker.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • Less than two weeks after the mines exploded, the North fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile more than 700 kilometers.
    — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Shattered glass littered sidewalks after rioters smashed and looted thousands of shops, torched cars and buildings, and attacked police, who fired tear gas and water cannons.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of fire
Verb
  • Meanwhile, both bars—one near the entrance and the other tucked away outside—drew a steady crowd all night, with bartenders whipping up espresso martinis left and right to keep partygoers energized.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The home run and the bat flip energized Cleveland's dugout and the 30,101 fans in attendance at Progressive Field.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of energize
Verb
  • Rather than chasing fancy titles or splashy paychecks throughout her career, she’s gravitated toward jobs that pushed her out of her comfort zone, forced her to take risks, and taught her to embrace a little chaos.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Meta Platforms, which is pushing its Muse AI agent, lost 7% after reporting stronger revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit fell short.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of push

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