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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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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
Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
For their part, Iranian officials signaled that energy facilities were on the table as swarms of its drones targeted the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia, the Shah gas field southwest of Abu Dhabi and oil facilities in Fujairah.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Coming off a six-year layoff, the 38-year-old Diaz appeared gassed from the opening bell and was thoroughly handled by the 39-year-old Lawler.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Eleven tankers originally bound for Europe have rerouted to Asia since the war began, according to Gillian Boccara, senior director of gas and power at commodities intelligence provider Kpler.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
For their part, Iranian officials signaled that energy facilities were on the table as swarms of its drones targeted the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia, the Shah gas field southwest of Abu Dhabi and oil facilities in Fujairah.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ordinarily, though, pace horses get swallowed up, too gassed to finish.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Coming off a six-year layoff, the 38-year-old Diaz appeared gassed from the opening bell and was thoroughly handled by the 39-year-old Lawler.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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By this token, the politician who steals scraps of another’s rhetoric (even if the actual stealing is performed by speechwriters) is derided as if he had been found watching pornography.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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What is needed now, Fingerhut added, is a stronger, more coordinated pushback before rhetoric escalates into violence.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Saturday is starting bright and sunny with temperatures expected to top out at 94 degrees with south wind gusts of 5 to 10 mph, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Expect winds to be southwest around 15 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH and humidity between 15 and 25% in the afternoon.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Oscar Grabbing his third trophy of the night, Paul Thomas Anderson joined his jubilant cast (including Teyana Taylor, literally jumping for joy) onstage and got the last words of the night.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The sound of her paws on the floor, the weight of her on your lap, the pure joy of her silly expressions, the sound of her bark when the mailman breaches the front porch, the softness of her wooly head, and yes, even the ever-present doggy breath.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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From cargo ships crossing the ocean to the delivery van pulling up to your door, rising fuel and other energy prices are driving up the cost of transporting goods.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Royals came out with great energy and trailed by just five with three minutes left in the half before Purdue created separation with a 10-0 run to take a 15-point lead.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sierra Club members will be on hand to chat about local conservation efforts and ways to help protect native wildlife.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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The request triggers eye rolls from their fellow participants, who laugh and chat between frames, barely acknowledging the couple—moments Finzer and Kuo use instead to get touch-ups from their own hair and makeup team.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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The patent-pending technology is body heat activated, so your body heat warms it up to make the lashes adhere.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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This week’s heat dome is caused by a stubborn ridge of high pressure that has trapped hot air over the West like a lid on a pot.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Butterss’ bassline works like the ropes that keep a hot air balloon tethered to earth.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The best space here is undoubtedly the breakfast room and the tiered terrace that runs off it and into the garden—such a charming treat in the middle of a capital city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The welcome is constant, an unceasing parade of treats and niceties that conspire to make a person feel not just greeted, but embraced.—
Mattie Kahn,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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