fuelled

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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Williams' return is fuelled by a desire for her two young daughters with husband Alexis Ohanian to see her in a competitive environment before she finally hangs up her racquet for good.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Badenoch's speech comes after the murder of Henry Nowak and the police's response fuelled questions about equality policies and laws.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But sales of knockoff merchandise are still surging, as the soaring cost of tickets and official products has fuelled demand for cheaper alternatives.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

It is a rivalry that goes beyond the ultimate 'greatest of all time' debate they have fuelled.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Six hundred broadcasters fuelled the boom, with Chicago’s KYW broadcasting nightly operas from 1921 onwards, and lighter fare outside the opera season.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall