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diesel

[dee-zuhl, -suhl] / ˈdi zəl, -səl /
NOUN
diesel engine
Synonyms
WEAK
compression-ignition engine diesel motor
NOUN
engine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appliance generator instrument motor power plant tool transformer turbine weapon
STRONG
agent apparatus barrel contrivance cylinder dynamo fan horses implement means mechanism piston pot powerhouse
WEAK
power train putt-putt rubber band what's under the hood
NOUN
locomotive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
engine
WEAK
iron horse
NOUN
motor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cylinder generator transformer turbine
STRONG
mechanism piston
WEAK
power train what's under the hood

Example Sentences

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Ben Steffen, a farmer in southeast Nebraska, said he was budgeting to pay $4,000 to $5,000 more in diesel than he previously expected this planting season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Petrol will see a 42.7 percent increase effective on Friday while diesel will be hiked 54.9 percent.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

FedEx and United Parcel Service are adjusting their fuel surcharges weekly based on diesel prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Speaking on Wednesday, Anthony Albanese said the conflict had driven the biggest spike in petrol and diesel prices in history, and households were already feeling the strain.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

So, at this key moment, the Soviets had to rely on older boats powered by a combination of batteries and diesel engines.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.