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noun

ˈgas How to pronounce gas (audio)
Definition of gasnext
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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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verb

1
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
Noun
Another Ukrainian drone video from June 19 shows a strike on a gas storage facility near Dozorne. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026 More importantly, scientists do not yet know the full consequences of injecting hundreds of tons of ionized gas into Earth’s magnetosphere. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
Denis gassed up, and other riders went inside the station to buy Gatorade and ice, preparing to go off-roading in southern Miami-Dade. — Ella Moore, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 The governing body has so crowded the playing calendar that many of the better players in the world come into the tournament mentally exhausted and physically gassed. — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gas
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
  1. rhetoric
  2. wind
  3. joy
  4. energy
  5. chat
  6. warm
  7. hot air
  8. treat
Noun
  • As for Turkey, despite the heated rhetoric from both sides, Israel and Turkey are probably not going to militarily clash or fight a war against each other anytime soon.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Critics say such rhetoric undermines public confidence in election results.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of rhetoric
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  • But today, the winds are weaker, meaning the pollution carried by the air isn’t being dispersed.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Like Guam, Saipan and Tinian could experience Category 1 winds of more than 74 mph, the weather service said.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of wind
Noun
  • These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of joy
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  • That raised concerns that the region could tip back into a war that would engulf several countries and could halt energy shipments through the strait that are crucial for the global economy.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • Some of the German Telegram chats date back to at least 2020, court documents show.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Within the venue gates but outside the stands, groups of friends were playing cornhole and having picnic dinners from food trucks parked onsite; older attendees were chatting and kids were kicking around mini soccer balls.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
Definition of chat
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  • Other low-income counties in New Mexico, a state with many of the country's fastest-warming cities, show similarly low AC use.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of warm
Noun
  • In addition to music and fireworks, Pittsburgh's Independence Day Celebration is set to feature family-friendly activities, food vendors, a vendor marketplace, a hot air balloon, a Ferris wheel, veterans wellness resources and more.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • But if ventilation is blocked or poor, hot air becomes trapped beneath the roof, increasing attic temperatures and forcing the air conditioner to work harder to keep the entire home comfortable.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Definition of hot air
Noun
  • Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Fourth of July parties at her Rhode Island home have featured red, white and blue outfits, plus barbecue and baked treats, according to reports.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of treat

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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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