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Definitions

fuel

[fyoo-uhl] / ˈfyu əl /
NOUN
something providing energy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ammunition electricity food gas material
STRONG
combustible encouragement incitement juice means nourishment propellant provocation
VERB
give energy to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
feed incite inflame sustain
STRONG
charge fan fire gas nourish service supply
WEAK
fill 'er up fill up gas up stoke up tank up
Antonyms
WEAK
de-energize deplete discourage unfuel

Example Sentences

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In Wednesday trading, investors cheered Delta’s response to spiking fuel costs along with its travel outlook.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

After flying through heavy antiaircraft fire the crew experienced turbulence and loss of fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Furthermore, the return to normal jet fuel supplies for the aviation sector will take "several months given the disruptions to refining capacity", warned IATA, the world's leading airline association.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He adds a sustained lower price - over several weeks - is needed to meaningfully lower wholesale fuel costs.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The reactor vessel, which holds the fuel, control rods, and coolant, lies at the center of a nuclear reactor building.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland