fuel
noun
combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
fueling
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present participleof fuel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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However, these approaches do not work equally well for everyone, fueling interest in alternative options.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Also fueling the thirst for points: richer and richer programs, with banks increasingly competing to court big spenders with ultra-premium cards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026
Ken Griffin, the world’s richest hedge fund owner, said last week that AI is “almost certainly” fueling a market bubble that could be on the verge of a burst.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026
For one, the AI narrative is what’s fueling SpaceX’s stock and underpinning upbeat forecasts.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Warriors were now in place from every world where Lord Asriel’s rebellion had supporters; mechanics and artificers were fueling aircraft, loading weapons, and calibrating sights and measures.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
