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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

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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
Noun
Your permit dollars are even paying for its grease trap and gas line. — Fabiola Stuyvesant, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Amid all of the international developments, gas and diesel prices for the extended Labor Day weekend are at an all-time high. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
His songs are populated by blue-collar trappers who have to gas up their cars in enemy territory, travel on the Megabus, and create makeshift masks by tying T-shirts around their faces. — Drew Millard, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026 The flames reached an ammonia line, which started off-gassing and led to several small explosions, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 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
  • Though the pace of attacks is a far cry from the peak of their war, Washington and Tehran have traded fire in recent days and rhetoric from both sides has been aggressive, while passage through the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Many leaders also called on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lower the temperature of his rhetoric critical of Israel.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of rhetoric
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  • Lamb liked to link play, although City also had plenty of joy down the flanks.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The soldiers and settlers can be relied upon to stifle joy, waiting at the olive harvests, along the coasts, and at checkpoints where women are forced to give birth on the sides of the road.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of joy
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  • Kanin says as much as 58% of energy consumed by industrial processes can be lost as waste heat.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Speakers noted the Republican nominee's oil and gas investments as the energy sector amasses profits while the Iran war drives up fuel costs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • These surrogates, mostly in their 20s and 30s, provide companionship rather than specialized medical care, visiting, chatting, helping clients set up smartphones or accompanying them to medical appointments.
    — HUIYEE CHIEW AND LYRIC LI THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Through Collect Originals, a user might one day find Tom Brady chatting with Chris Costa, co-founder of CardVault by Tom Brady, about the seven-time Super Bowl winner’s card and memorabilia collection.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of chat
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  • Italy, Spain and other European countries experienced extreme temperatures in the world’s fastest-warming continent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Environmental Protection Agency is abandoning federal limits on planet-warming pollution from coal and gas power plants, dismantling most Biden-era climate rules in the name of lowering energy costs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Noun
  • What is the best time of year to see hot air balloons in Cappadocia?
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The annual Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic is set to fly hot air balloons during the first week of September.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of hot air
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  • Cozy décor, seasonal snacks, and sweet treats to toss in your cart.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In one corner, co-owner Teri Lippy, who runs the brewery alongside her husband, Jack, and Ray and Christy Hutchinson, leaned down to hand treats to two tail-wagging yellow Labs brought in by their owner.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of treat
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  • Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriate pruning and sanitation practices, routine fertilization in accordance with the plant’s needs, and protection from environmental stressors (drought, heat, or cold) are all vital to maintaining vigor.
    — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor

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