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diesel

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


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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They said they are pushing back on fuel surcharges from suppliers, who are trying to cover diesel prices that have risen roughly 50% since the Iran war began at the end of February.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

And surging diesel prices can drive up costs for everything including planting, harvesting and transporting crops.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

How much more Americans spent on gasoline and diesel during the Iran war than the same period a year earlier.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Network Rail has called the Victorian tunnel one of the most hostile environments on the UK rail network, where moisture, dripping saltwater and diesel soot accelerate wear on equipment.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

There was a smell of cars and diesel.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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