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Recent Examples of gasp
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 23 June 2025
Now, apparently, there are gasps when the 2,280 seated in the Palladium catch sight of the masses gathered outside.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 June 2025
Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025
The best shapewear provides support, feels comfortable, and stays in place without leaving you gasping for air by lunchtime.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Verb
Cynthia Bailey, who has known Porsha for over 13 years, let out an audible gasp as Shamea began to sob in Phaedra's arms.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 23 June 2025
Now, apparently, there are gasps when the 2,280 seated in the Palladium catch sight of the masses gathered outside.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 June 2025
Noun
Mary is confronted about her marital status at a high society event, causing the music to abruptly come to a halt and her fellow attendees to gasp.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025
The best shapewear provides support, feels comfortable, and stays in place without leaving you gasping for air by lunchtime.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gasp
Verb
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Summer is the time for road trips, camping, and beach days — but for many of our furry friends, the sun and high temperatures can lead to overheating (signaled by your dog excessively panting and lying prone).—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Dogs everywhere — barking, panting and running away from their owners — was the scene Tuesday at a pop-up wellness clinic for pets at the Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Campus Place in downtown St. Paul.—
Safiya Mohamed,
Twin Cities,
17 June 2025
Noun
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General Manager Jeff Smith and marketing guru Gus Tejeda proved to be amiable and welcoming hosts on what must have been cause for a huge sigh of relief after so much advance planning – but the evening went down without a hitch and the food and drinks were simply stellar.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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His brother, Erick Garcia, 20, said his mom and aunt had gone to cook more tamales in hopes of selling more throughout the day. Exhausted, Chris sat on a fold-out chair for a moment, letting out a sigh of relief and massaging his eyebrows with his fingers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Economists warn that wide-ranging U.S. tariffs on trading partners could spark another bout of inflation and hinder economic growth, while global financial markets have heaved at the prospect of significantly higher trading costs.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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Wander historic European towns and seasonal markets during harvest season Courtesy of Emerald Cruises With the vineyards full of grapes ready for harvest and trees heaving with ripe apples and pears, late summer and autumn are perhaps the most flavorful times to cruise through Europe.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
Noun
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On a sunlit slope above the Aegean, the ruins of an old Greek estate whisper stories of power, legacy, and familial pride.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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What was once spoken only in whispers, if at all, by our mothers and grandmothers, is now trending on TikTok.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
Verb
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One man began to hyperventilate while handcuffed on the ground after being detained.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Then Tanev left the game, and fans were probably hyperventilating.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
Noun
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In an era when artists like Hendrix, The Who and The Rolling Stones were bending the world with sheer sonic force, Drake’s songs felt like murmurs lost in the storm.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Yet, despite these strengths, there were murmurs that VidCon’s influence may be waning in some circles, with fewer brand booths and less corporate luster.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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When that harmony hits, the sale becomes a symphony: the crack of the register, the rustle of the bag, the quiet thrill of being chosen.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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There was no answer, just a footstep behind him and the rustle of a dress.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Suffice to say, the 2025 Cannes market will be filled with even more groans on moans than years past.—
Elsa Ramo,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Gasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasp. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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