refuel
verb (used with object)
to supply again with fuel.
is refueling
-
present progressiveof refuel (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Air Force One is refueling at the air base as Trump travels to Osaka, Japan, for meetings with world leaders at the Group of 20 summit.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 26, 2019
In another, Hunter S. Thompson, the famed “gonzo” journalist, is smoking and flicking his lighter next to Nixon’s plane, which is refueling.
From US News ● Jul. 7, 2014
American is refueling planes at other airports when possible, and some flights are making stops at Orlando or Fort Lauderdale to take on fuel, Huguely said.
From BusinessWeek ● Mar. 25, 2011
