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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
Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Trump has instead prioritized allies in the polluting coal, oil and gas industries, which studies say are linked or traced to climate damage.
—Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
To mass-cull birds, options include spraying foam throughout a barn to suffocate the birds quickly, and gassing them by rapidly increasing the C02 concentration or by shutting down ventilation (the most controversial method).
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Clark Williams-Derry, an analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, pointed to Buffett’s massive bet on Occidental Petroleum — Berkshire is the oil and gas company’s biggest shareholder — as an epic blunder.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Trump has instead prioritized allies in the polluting coal, oil and gas industries, which studies say are linked or traced to climate damage.
—Alexa St. John, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Verb
But framing Paul American as a retrospection on labor, with the boys and their family and their lackeys gassing them up over and over, just isn’t that interesting.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025
To mass-cull birds, options include spraying foam throughout a barn to suffocate the birds quickly, and gassing them by rapidly increasing the C02 concentration or by shutting down ventilation (the most controversial method).
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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Opponents argue the laws sanction discrimination and the exclusion of a vulnerable minority group and that rhetoric produced in these debates can stigmatize the transgender community.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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Nuclear Talks to Resume Despite heightened rhetoric, both Washington and Tehran have agreed to continue negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Earth tornadoes are formed by intense winds and move around leaving destruction in their path, however, those on the solar surface are entirely different.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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According to the Nevada Department of Wildlife, mallards can fly 55 miles per hour while migrating, or faster when flying in the direction of the wind.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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The Vietnam Veterans Parade was a human wave of joy and sadness and grief and release.—
Stan Godlewski,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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The event set the stage for a candid conversation about the real threats facing Black communities today—and why joy and resistance remain central to the path forward.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Waterless dyeing can lower production costs by up to 45% by slashing water and energy bills, reducing waste treatment requirements, and accelerating processing time.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alo Moves, Alo Yoga’s holistic wellness platform, has announced the launch of a new series designed to support the gut-brain connection aiming to help users reset for better digestion, energy and mood.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
Verb
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The 24-year-old gymnast appeared on the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover and reflected on her achievement while chatting with PEOPLE.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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The pair allegedly met on Roblox in March and had chatted on Discord for several weeks.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The heat warms surrounding waters, shrinks glaciers and sea ice and creates more hazardous conditions for people.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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To be honest, this movie is a bit too treacly for my taste, but the four main actresses’ enduring friendship warms my millennial heart.—
Lizzie Logan,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Noun
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Bo-Berry Biscuits have been around for decades, but the chain has experimented with lots of twists on the berry treats recently.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The advantage of experience and postseason expertise Golden State enjoyed seems to be trending towards Houston’s vigor and endurance.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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