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noun

ˈgas How to pronounce gas (audio)
Definition of gasnext
1
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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gas

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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
That engine’s output is 1,578 hp and 1,180 ft lbs of torque on standard gas. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 The blast shattered windows, damaged a nearby church and crushed parked cars; officials had not determined the cause, though local reports pointed to a possible gas leak. — Lefteris Pitarakis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Then Troy tells Susan — the drone commander on shift — to have everyone gassed and shot. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 In 2011, Galliano was fired by Dior after he was captured on video berating patrons of a Paris bar by praising Hitler and saying their ancestors would have been gassed. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gas
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
  1. rhetoric
  2. joy
  3. energy
  4. chat
  5. warm
  6. hot air
  7. treat
  8. vigor
Noun
  • But hostile rhetoric on both sides underscored the difficulty of any diplomatic efforts.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • With their rhetoric, the companies appear to be seeking public favor and to set the terms for their own safety protocols in the unregulated market, experts, analysts and former government evaluators told the Associated Press.
    — Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of rhetoric
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  • The resulting feature centers on the challenges, joys and intimate journeys of being born with a body outside the physical definitions of male or female, explored through the lives of intersex individuals in India, Brazil and the United States.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The preview ends with a heart-swelling image of Osbourne smiling and squirming with joy in his throne.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • One highlight for me was my session with an energy healer named Djik Dewa, who balances out the body’s chakras with gentle massage, chanting, and deep eye contact—a disconcerting but powerful experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Alito said he was not required to recuse himself and that the energy shares in question were inherited by his wife.
    — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • He was seen last season trying to chat with a teammate on the sideline during the national anthem.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Browsing Twitch live streams on a Sunday afternoon this past summer might include seeing e-gamers setting a world-record speed run or online celebrities chatting with fans.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of chat
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  • Powerful swells driven by recent storms amid a growing El Niño are warming ocean waters, causing sand erosion and drawing animals rarely seen to California’s shore.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • His restaurants only sell Connecticut-style lobster, warmed with butter.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Noun
  • High-sided roasting pans can block the circulation of hot air around the turkey, resulting in less-even browning.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • These vents pull in cool air from the front section and push hot air out of the rear section, which is quiet and efficient.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of hot air
Noun
  • Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play isn’t a musical, but about two-thirds of the way through, there’s a sing-off that’s both a gleeful showstopper and a wry metatheatrical treat.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • There is also a tea party room serving a variety of sweet treats inspired by the book, including cakes representing a white rabbit, a red rose and a mushroom.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of treat
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  • To prepare to lead in these areas, CISOs must approach AI readiness with the same vigor and care as AI adoption, building the skills, judgment and development opportunities employees need to govern AI effectively.
    — Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor

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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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