How to Use fuel up in a Sentence

fuel up

phrasal verb
Definition of fuel upnext
  • The ship will dock with the gas depot, fuel up, and head off toward the moon.
    — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Sounds to us like a chance to fuel up for an epic shopping trip.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2023
  • In the mornings, fuel up with overnight oats and coffee drinks at Greenhouse Cafe.
    — Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
  • In many parts of the country, a gas station is more than a place to fuel up for an adventure.
    — John McCracken, The New Republic, 11 July 2023
  • What better way to fuel up for game day than with the constant bean-couragement of a legend?
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023
  • For baseball fans who want to fuel up before the game, there are, of course, other options.
    — Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Cool down with a handheld fan, fuel up on a Cuisinart grill, and keep things moving with bike shorts that forego a pesky front seam.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
  • Of course, Sydney makes sure to take care of her body and fuel up properly for all those workouts and long days on set.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 19 July 2023
  • Biscuits and gravy are a great way to fuel up before a day of activity.
    — Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Simple: Get some rest and fuel up right before your next session.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Nina hits her workouts hard, and likes to fuel up with a protein smoothie for breakfast.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 18 July 2023
  • So there’s every reason to believe the Ukrainian army will keep things simple and fuel up its Abrams with the same diesel its other tank types burn.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Rewards members can fuel up with a free cup of coffee every Monday in May.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 5 May 2023
  • So fuel up and set off, allowing time to stop off for incredible meals, new encounters, and lots of snaps along the way on your Italy road trip.
    — Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2024
  • Hoping to fuel up enough to be able to get home to take my dogs on a hike in the neighborhood before dinner out with my family later.
    — Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 5 Oct. 2023
  • After you’re done, make sure to fuel up with a cold brew and pastry from Grace Street Coffee Roasters, located inside.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 29 June 2023
  • For those who need motivation, the youngest person who completed the challenge is an 8-year-old girl who finished the steak and topped it off with dessert to fuel up for her soccer game.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2023
  • Whether before or after the concert, these venues are ready to welcome Beyoncé's fans to fuel up for their special night.
    — Imelda García, Dallas News, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Two experts weighed in on whether eating at your desk during a busy workday is really the best way to fuel up and maintain productivity for the rest of the day.
    — Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Unlike gas stations, customers can also fuel up at home.
    — Kate Aronoff, The New Republic, 21 June 2023
  • Apparently, the first attempt at fuelling up the generators hadn’t gone as planned.
    — Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
  • White Castle is also getting in on the Halloween brekkie deals, offering a buy-one-get-one breakfast combo on Halloween morning to fuel up for a big night of trick-or-treating.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • That wasn’t counting non-guests patronizing the resort’s cafe and health spa, fueling up or powering down before and after long hikes.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Up to 16 motorists reported issues after fueling up at that Conoco over the weekend.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Advertisement Passersby won’t be able to fuel up or buy beaver nuggets or beef jerky because the building isn’t an operational Buc-ee’s convenience store.
    — Lana Ferguson, Dallas News, 26 June 2023
  • The healthy, colorful plates are perfect for those following a vegan, raw, or gluten-free diet or for travelers who want to fuel up with some superfoods.
    — Mariette Williams, Essence, 25 July 2024
  • The big picture: The large swallows — identified by their indigo feathers and long, tapered wings — spend each summer in the Houston area to roost and feed on insects to fuel up before their long journey to South America.
    — Nicole Cobler, Axios, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Recreational boats can fuel up on their way to Whittier, but Borg said many commercial vessels that rely on shoreside fuel service.
    — Megan Pacer, Anchorage Daily News, 5 July 2023
  • Some people feel perfectly fine fueling up on gas-station goodies like donuts and gummy bears, while others prefer to munch on nutrient-dense snacks like energy bars and trail mix.
    — Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Those fueling up in neighboring San Bernardino County are seeing prices about 9 cents cheaper, on average.
    — Vanessa Arredondo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2023

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