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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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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
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Springsteen hinted that the set lists for the upcoming shows will be purposeful and meet the moment at a time when many Americans are struggling to put food on the table as gas and commodities prices spike due to Trump’s now monthlong war in Iran.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
That strategy may have come back to hurt them in the end because players looked gassed midway through the second half.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Summer blend gas is more expensive, brewed to keep down higher summertime pollution.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Springsteen hinted that the set lists for the upcoming shows will be purposeful and meet the moment at a time when many Americans are struggling to put food on the table as gas and commodities prices spike due to Trump’s now monthlong war in Iran.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Themes of self-ennoblement run throughout this playful and prodigious jazz-pop suite, a quartet of songs explore the pleasures (and sometimes, perils) of gassing yourself up.
—Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026
That strategy may have come back to hurt them in the end because players looked gassed midway through the second half.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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The post, which Kinlaw appears to have shared on his personal Facebook page and later deleted, contained a graphic with anti-Islamic rhetoric.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Between persecution and suspicion These dynamics become especially visible in moments of enforcement, where the gap between political rhetoric and immigration policy comes into sharp relief.—
Candace Lukasik,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, gusty winds could be a concern across the Intermountain West to the Rockies with this pattern.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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But all mangroves have elaborate root systems that hold the plants steady even when they're battered by waves and wind.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My ila facial was pure joy—no painful extraction or aggravating scrubs here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Look for ways to add joy to your life, whether that looks like taking more breaks or weaving artistry into your to-do list.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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State officials are also discussing possible rebate checks for taxpayers to help blunt high energy costs.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Plus, the star sat for an interview about all things Hannah with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, chatted with parents Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, and recalled everything from Taylor Swift’s cameo in the Hannah Montana movie to touring with The Jonas Brothers.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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This is the same pair who were just chatting in the crew mess.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Winds will be light and skies will be mostly sunny, allowing highs to warm into the upper 70s from Palo Alto to San Jose, with a few 80 degree readings scattered throughout.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a frying pan, over medium heat, warm the butter.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This new pattern, which could push out a high pressure system that trapped hot air throughout the area for nearly two weeks, is set to bring moisture, breezy winds and even the possibility of thunder to the region.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Our hot air highline dream began a decade earlier, in 2014, when my friend Lukas Irmler and I set out to break the record for the highest slackline above ground.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Head to any number of local gelaterie afterwards for a delicious and refreshing sweet treat.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Discounts are available on pet essentials like food, treats, toys, and furniture.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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