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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




Example Sentences

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It comes from the surrounding landscape, including farm fields, livestock operations, diesel exhaust and unpaved roads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The national average of diesel is closer to $5.65 at recent peaks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Average retail prices are currently at four-year highs of $4.16 for gasoline and $5.67 for diesel, according to AAA data.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

On her farm in Suckley, Worcestershire, Ali says her fertiliser costs have gone up by 40%, red diesel she uses for her tractors has gone up 100% and transport costs are up by about 20%.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Then he heard on the road behind them what sounded like a diesel truck.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy