fuels

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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something providing energy n.
give energy to v.

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

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fuels

"I'm not sure that's a good thing; people end up buying products with shorter lifespans, which fuels a cycle of consumption."

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

At the moment, decisions made in Beijing are bringing relief to other countries that depend on imported fossil fuels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Hotter conditions raise electricity demand, while drought can reduce hydroelectric generation and increase reliance on natural gas and other fuels.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Greenhouse gases mainly come from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

Since 2011, the country has focused on using other fuels to generate electricity, including coal and natural gas.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland