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as in rhetoric
boastful speech or writing
all that gas about being the best fisherman in the world
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2
as in wind
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
the candidate's pledge that he'll fight for the common people is just a lot of gas
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as in joy
slang
a source of great satisfaction
that movie with the spectacular special effects was a gas
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
the tennis player ran out of gas toward the end of the long match
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as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a group of kids in the mall, gassing about their favorite music
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as in to warm
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gas
Cathy Nelson, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
For instance, the disc could be formed by gas captured by the flares that would be coming from shocks in the disc, caused by a small celestial object repeatedly traveling through — thus disrupting the orbiting material.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Much as a baseball manager can't just look to the scoreboard to tell whether their pitcher is gassed, the signs of concern in the economy right now are found in secondary indicators.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The toxic gas is odorless and colorless, and can leak from boilers, pool or water heaters, gas grills, and other appliances.
—Cathy Nelson, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
For instance, the disc could be formed by gas captured by the flares that would be coming from shocks in the disc, caused by a small celestial object repeatedly traveling through — thus disrupting the orbiting material.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
By the time the Dodgers got to the NLCS against the Braves, they were gassed.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Much as a baseball manager can't just look to the scoreboard to tell whether their pitcher is gassed, the signs of concern in the economy right now are found in secondary indicators.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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Despite the current rhetoric, there seems to be rare agreement on addressing what many believe is a high-stakes issue.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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While Trump vowed repeatedly during the 2016, 2020 and 2024 election cycles not to cut Medicare, his actual record belies the rhetoric.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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For example, a plant may attract the same pests or wind pollination can impact the quality of differing varieties of the same plant.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Reports include tornado, wind storm and hail storm reports.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nothing quite compares to the joy of sitting by the beach, breathing in the warm ocean breeze, and basking in the beauty of your surroundings.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Alexander Smirnov was sentenced to six years in prison in January after pleading guilty to lying to his FBI handler about the Biden family's ties to a Ukrainian energy company -- in addition to a series of unrelated tax fraud charges.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Key challenges, like the risk of exacerbating inequality if access is limited to the rich and the significant energy demands, will need to be addressed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Want to chat about Connections?—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hey Zeus, is this a good time to chat?—
Karen Chee,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But supporters of investment in Greenland argue that new mining techniques, combined with the melting of some ice due to a warming climate, could make those once-inaccessible minerals within reach.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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This Is Us ended three years ago, but one of the show's leading men, Sterling K. Brown, is still warming hearts.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Therefore, summertime is an excellent season for visiting beachside resorts and indulging in treats for the body, mind, and soul.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The celebration on the infield was a rare treat for a Sox team that needs to learn how to win.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Premature removal of the plant foliage reduces plant vigor and bulb size.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Habba emerged as one of Trump’s fiercest media surrogates while one of his personal attorneys, defending the then-former president with vigor both in the courtroom and on TV.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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