as in rhetorical
marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases
a pompous professor known for his gaseous lectures that often put students to sleep
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Recent Examples of gaseous
This works by ionizing atoms belonging to a gaseous propellant, such as xenon or krypton, and then accelerating those ions out through a nozzle to provide thrust.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead of using cryogenic hydrogen, the company is using gaseous hydrogen that's been pressurized to 700 atmospheres.
—David Szondy
march 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
The study authors also found that the ratio of gaseous carbon dioxide to ice differs significantly from what is seen in star-forming regions, indicating that the processes controlling ice formation or alteration in planetary nebulae may be very different.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Even the final suite of empty office spaces where Lockjaw meets his quiet, gaseous demise feels like something out of the early scenes of The Shining, when Jack Torrance is being shown around the Overlook Hotel.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Instead of using cryogenic hydrogen, the company is using gaseous hydrogen that's been pressurized to 700 atmospheres.
—David Szondy
march 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
The study authors also found that the ratio of gaseous carbon dioxide to ice differs significantly from what is seen in star-forming regions, indicating that the processes controlling ice formation or alteration in planetary nebulae may be very different.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Even the final suite of empty office spaces where Lockjaw meets his quiet, gaseous demise feels like something out of the early scenes of The Shining, when Jack Torrance is being shown around the Overlook Hotel.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaseous
Adjective
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Although each new rhetorical blow against the alliance brings a fresh shock, analysts say that Europe got the message some time ago.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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American oil companies can sell as much as ever, now at an inflated price.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Criticisms of the Miami signature bridge project To critics who have complained from the start that the project was a waste of taxpayer money better spent on expanding public transit, the inflated costs and delays are all too predictable.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Aside from trying a different type of baby bottle or feeding position, there are other ways to soothe a gassy baby.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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On one end of the spectrum, feeling backed up can leave you bloated, sluggish, gassy and uncomfortable.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Gaseous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaseous. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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