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gas

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gas
Noun
Tehran on Saturday upped the ante by renewing a hefty list of demands for Washington as conditions for a full reopening of Hormuz, indicating any immediate respite for oil and gas supplies may be limited. Sara Gharaibeh, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026 Items like meals, gas, tobacco products and motor vehicles are not included in the tax-free weekend. Paul Burton, CBS News, 9 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
Noun
  • When Rodrigo, Perry, Grande, and Kahan made public comments, spokespeople for the White House used the opportunity to spread hateful rhetoric.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The messages included in court documents contain assassination threats, including via firing squad and hanging, as well as Islamophobic and homophobic rhetoric.
    Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Officials said deep peat soil, limited water supplies, difficult access and strong winds have complicated efforts, even with three helicopters conducting aerial firefighting operations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Some critics worry the country is rushing to deploy risky and unnecessary new technology at a time when wind, solar and battery power are increasingly affordable and reliable.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But of course, that ability to travel with ease—and joy—comes with a foolproof list of travel accessories to make the journey as smooth as humanly possible.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The joys and thrill of the FIFA World Cup may have come to a close last month, but the passion and camaraderie developed through soccer don’t have to end.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Many agree that the surge in data centers, not Illinois clean energy law, is the primary cause of skyrocketing power prices across power grid operator PJM’s 13-state footprint.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Defensiveness extends conversations, weakens credibility and drains emotional energy that could have been directed toward solving problems.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Residents formed a group chat to document Wiley's behavior with cell phones and door cameras.
    Alys Martinez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones chatted about the special occasion.
    Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Highs in the mid-90s are expected in the Spokane area, though smoke might block out enough warming sunlight to prevent temperatures from getting quite as hotas forecast.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists and officials warn that such events are becoming more frequent and intense as the climate warms.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The property has plenty of experiences for guests, from a hot air balloon ride to bike trips and whiskey tastings.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The cake, which was custom-made by The Cake Girl, had three tiers designed to look like a night sky with gold stars and moons, light blue and white clouds and small hot air balloons.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For a cold summertime treat, Washington also prepared yogurt bark topped with blueberries, almonds, and chocolate chips.
    Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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