fuelling

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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The only hantavirus type that can transmit from person to person -- the Andes virus -- has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling international concern.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The sanctions are designed not only to punish but to force behavioural change, signalling Washington's willingness to target former leaders accused of fuelling conflict.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

As fewer people respond, polling becomes both more expensive and less representative, fuelling public distrust.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Developments in fuelling have also aided progress in endurance events.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

This matter of fuelling steamers is a serious one at such distances from the coal-mines; it costs the Peninsular Company some eight hundred thousand pounds a year.

From Around the World in 80 Days by Verne, Jules