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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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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
Iraq's Ministry of Electricity has warned that losing the parallel gas waiver too would strip out another 30% of the country's power supply. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 The drills came after Beijing criticized Manila’s attempts to extend its seabed rights in the South China Sea, a vital global trade route with rich undersea deposits of gas and oil that China claims almost in its entirety. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
This was not the Wemby who seemed gassed at all the wrong moments in the first two games in San Antonio. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 10 June 2026 At one point, Towns was huffing and puffing, clearly gassed after giving his all in the quarter. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 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
  • This bridges the persistent gap between corporate rhetoric and authentic executive accountability.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Many skeptics see a contradiction in high-achieving, mostly white young voters employing rhetoric about labor and solidarity.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhetoric
Noun
  • Strong winds were dying down Monday, raising hopes that the nearly 500 firefighters battling the blaze could manage to halt its advance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 25 mph, which kicked up dust ⁠and ​reduced visibility.
    — Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of wind
Noun
  • Arnetra and her sister, Akiva, described Darius as a joker, always striving to bring joy to those around him.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Prawn and black truffle dumplings are a joy, the shimmering black casings colored with charcoal powder and stuffed with toothsome shrimp.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • Scientists are curious about the sun's inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Saudi energy infrastructure has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz has had a dramatic effect on the movement – and price – of oil drilled in the Middle East.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • While not immune to echoes, most people are chatting about the lineup of Czech cheeses, cured meats, and breads on offer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Many were entertained at the idea of Prince William, who is next in line to the British throne waiting patiently for his wife to finish chatting.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of chat
Verb
  • For a climate scientist, the intrigue lies in how much of that gas will end up warming the planet.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Particularly strong and slow-moving heat domes are also possibly becoming more common as the world warms, though this is an area of active research.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of warm
Noun
  • As daylight faded, visitors explored inside the grand hall and wandered the gardens before the night ended with hot air balloon rides and fireworks over the property.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Heat domes act like a lid on a pot, trapping and enhancing hot air beneath them.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of hot air
Noun
  • For dessert, the tiramisu is a never-miss classic and the pistacchio mille feuille de (only available for dinner) was a really fun, flavorful treat.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Afternoon lemonade and homemade treats are laid out for guests to nibble on before dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of treat

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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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