refuel
verb
re·fu·el
(ˌ)rē-ˈfyü(-ə)l 
refueled; refueling; refuels
: to provide with additional fuel
: to take on additional fuel
Examples of refuel in a Sentence
The crew refueled the airplane.
The airplane landed to refuel.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Commercial and private jets are grounded — charter services can’t process payments, and without digital authorization, fuel suppliers refuse to refuel planes for even the wealthiest owners.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
It’s also become the go-to fast food spot to refuel after an awards show.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch (and featuring an all-day coffee bar), Mulberry House has become a staple for locals looking to refuel at all times of day.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Commercial and private jets are grounded — charter services can’t process payments, and without digital authorization, fuel suppliers refuse to refuel planes for even the wealthiest owners.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refuel
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“Refuel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refuel. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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refuel
verb
re·fu·el
(ˈ)rē-ˈfyü-əl
: to provide with or take on more fuel
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