fossil
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Natural gas has long been billed as a "bridge fuel" between dirtier polluting fossil fuels and renewables such as wind and solar.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
From building wind turbines to reinforcing power grids for rising demand from electric cars, transitioning from fossil fuels to greener economies will require a massive increase in metal extraction.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
When the team compared the fossil color changes with charcoal and PAH levels, the pattern became clear.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
A refocusing on fossil fuels has coincided with a stricter capital allocation policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
“And that means, we are most likely to find a fossil in a place that once had water.”
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
At first, researchers placed the Ajimu fossils in the genus Andrias, which contains the largest amphibians alive today.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
The researchers expect that additional fieldwork in North Africa and the Middle East will uncover more fossils that clarify how modern apes originated and began to diversify.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
The fossils were discovered at Wadi Moghra in northern Egypt and provide the first definitive evidence of an ape from North Africa.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
Other fossils found in the same formation include elephants and crocodiles, animals that are no longer native to Japan.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
“He says when a mockingbird sings, for all we know it’s pitching fossils into the air. He says who knows what songs of ancient creatures we may be hearing out there.”
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
Vocabulary lists containing fossil
Tyrannosaurus Lex(icon)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Africa - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Africa - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
