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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms


NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK




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Chinese gasoline and diesel consumption is also down more than 10% from a year ago, according to the IEA.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The revenues would be sent to the federal Highway Trust Fund, just as gasoline and diesel tax revenues are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Back in March and early April, jet fuel was priced much higher than diesel, but the price difference has narrowed, BloombergNEF’s Velamala said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The prices index increased to its highest level since August 2022, with diesel, gasoline, and oil frequently mentioned as rising.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He made train noises and diesel horn noises but he wasnt sure what these might mean to the boy.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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