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fuels

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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Non-fossil fuels already account for 50 percent of India's installed capacity, but infrastructure and other issues mean the country still generates around three-quarters of its electricity from coal.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Although the winds weren’t as fierce as during the Santa Ana events sometimes seen in the fall, they combined with extremely dry fuels to create a dangerous situation, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

As well as pricing issues, some commentators believe China wants to avoid over-dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The swelling shipments have brought stocks of diesel and other fuels on the Gulf Coast down by nearly 19% from prewar levels, according to the EIA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The pain in my leg only fuels my anger.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu