fuel
noun
combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
have fueled
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present perfectof fuel.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Some of the big tech companies that have fueled the boom are free-cash-flow negative because of their AI outlays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
In Argentina, the contests have fueled numerous memes that have even been seized on by top-flight football clubs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Reports about the note's alleged content have fueled the wider discussion about the role of social media.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Rumors of a Madison Square Garden wedding and guest-list drama have fueled speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce could be getting married soon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
Domestic consumption and investment have fueled strong GDP growth in recent years, but have led to large current account imbalances.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
