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fueled
  • past participle of fuel.
  • past tense form of fuel.

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The outsize demand has been fueled by an online hype cycle more often seen with the release of limited-edition sneakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

He was so sure of it that he walked away from an agreement to coach Leicester City, which only fueled his outrage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

SpaceX’s $75 billion IPO, allocating 30% to retail investors, fueled concerns about Tesla stock’s volatility.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In April, exports rose 2.6 percent to $327.1 billion, fueled by crude oil, fuel oil and other petroleum products.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

If my fifteen-second engagement to Stuart is what spurred Mother’s will to live, the fact that I’m single again fueled her strength even more.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett