Word
fueling
Phoneticsfu·el·ing
/ˈfjuɫɪŋ/
Definition
v. to provide energy or power to something so it can work. You can also use it to describe making a feeling or situation stronger.
v. supplying a system with energy or combustible material; metaphorically, providing the stimulus or incentive for a process or emotion to increase. Often used in the progressive form to describe ongoing economic or social trends.
Examples
“The company is fueling growth by investing in new technology.”
“Rising demand for electric vehicles is fueling a massive increase in lithium mining operations globally.”
“The politician's rhetoric was accused of fueling public resentment, effectively turning a localized grievance into a national debate over economic inequality and social justice.”
Examples
simple
“The company is fueling growth by investing in new technology.”
contextual
“Rising demand for electric vehicles is fueling a massive increase in lithium mining operations globally.”
complex
“The politician's rhetoric was accused of fueling public resentment, effectively turning a localized grievance into a national debate over economic inequality and social justice.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. Both 'fueling' (US) and 'fuelling' (UK) are accepted spellings.
Pitfall
The gas is fueling to the car.
The gas is fueling the car.
Fueling is a transitive verb and should be followed directly by an object without the preposition 'to'.
Real-World Examples
“Meanwhile, nearly 75% of Michiganders said the tariffs are fueling high prices.” Scan code
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