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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
Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
High levels of gas pollution were measured in Reykjanesbær but are decreasing.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Charlie Mason, TVLine, 1 June 2025
The format brought new energy and understanding into their catalogs, all while the pair gassed each other up as virtuoso live performers.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
This can lead to symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel and joint pain.
—Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
High levels of gas pollution were measured in Reykjanesbær but are decreasing.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Verb
Blaming Christos for a substation outage, The Dama’s lackey gassed the lot of ’em and bashed in their heads.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 1 June 2025
The format brought new energy and understanding into their catalogs, all while the pair gassed each other up as virtuoso live performers.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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His tirades against Ukraine stood out for their bloodthirsty rhetoric.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
17 July 2025
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While democratic Taiwan has long been used to those threats, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the increasingly shrill rhetoric from Chinese leader Xi Jinping and conflict in the Middle East have thrown into sharp relief what could be at stake if peace falters.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Anticipate marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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The winds are expected to be similar to those on Saturday.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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But, by the time her pregnancy reached five weeks and four days, the joy faded, only to be replaced with heartbreak.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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The massive energy needs of the data centers required to run artificial intelligence (AI) operations have led Big Tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta to buy electricity from preexisting nuclear power plants, push for reopening closed ones, and encourage the construction of new reactors.—
Time,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Meanwhile, energy was a large source of inflation, with energy prices rising 0.9% on a month-over-month basis.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
Verb
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While chatting with Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports, Metcalf sent a very bold warning to the rest of the league.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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The Pioneer Press caught up with Conley at this week’s 3M Open to chat Timberwolves, as well as his love of golf.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Overwhelming rainfall is becoming more prevalent in a warming world, as rising global temperatures drive weather toward extremes.—
Luke Snyder,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Add spinach, and peas and carrots; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until peas and carrots are warmed through, about 2 minutes.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The Bottom Line Dark chocolate isn’t just a tasty treat.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
21 July 2025
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Grab your treat and stroll over to the nearby Palais-Royal to enjoy it among the gardens.—
Maddy Odom,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Climate change, poverty, the savaged middle class, plagues and the rise of A.I. need to be faced now with far more vigor than when they were first realized back in my youth.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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Siberian iris rhizomes spread over time to form a large clump of plants and can be easily divided every 3 to 4 years to provide more irises and restore vigor.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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