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diesel

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


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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The price of petrol and diesel has soared since the start of the Iran war in February.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Eastough says farmers are very resilient but rising diesel and fertiliser costs have hit them hard since the Iran war broke out in February.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Loud trucks kept passing and honking their horns, leaving a smell of burning diesel fuel in their wake.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Average diesel prices rose 14% in April despite the tax cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

He is ushered onto another bus, with its smell of sweat and diesel fumes.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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