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.
Recent Examples on the Web
My favorite walk is around the Marais with a stop to refuel midday at Mariage Freres for tea.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 June 2024
The captain in charge of the C-130 aircraft taxied over, refueled, and came out and talked to us.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2024
Ultimately, these goals for Starship include satellite deployments, interplanetary transport, landings on the Moon and Mars, and refueling in orbit.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 4 June 2024
Then, refuel with nourishing meals featuring local ingredients (the property grows 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and florals) and hit the hot springs to soothe your sore muscles.
—Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 June 2024
The captain in charge of the C-130 aircraft taxied over, refueled, and came out and talked to us.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2024
Ultimately, these goals for Starship include satellite deployments, interplanetary transport, landings on the Moon and Mars, and refueling in orbit.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 4 June 2024
Then, refuel with nourishing meals featuring local ingredients (the property grows 500 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and florals) and hit the hot springs to soothe your sore muscles.
—Julia Eskins, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2024
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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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