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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
Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The surrounding plumes of incredibly hot gas exert their own pressure, in this case even higher than most other radio galaxies.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Only problem was, his best players had been on the ice for a while and looked absolutely gassed as well.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
In 2011, she was jailed over a gas deal with Russia in a case widely viewed as politically motivated before being released in 2014.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The surrounding plumes of incredibly hot gas exert their own pressure, in this case even higher than most other radio galaxies.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Either way, someone has to gas up the car, drive it, navigate every turn and keep the car from crashing.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Only problem was, his best players had been on the ice for a while and looked absolutely gassed as well.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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This reform effort did not emerge from academic theory or ceremonial Sunshine Week rhetoric.—
Bobby Block,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Corey Perry, a newcomer to the team, is already fitting right in with his rhetoric.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Xcel Energy will cut power to 9,000 customers in northern Colorado starting Friday morning before strong winds and fire danger, utility officials announced Thursday.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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The mission has helped scientists understand how Mars lost its once-thick atmosphere, and has also collected extensive data on Martian dust storms, winds and auroras.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Though Sadie hasn’t made a basket yet, Whittington says her daughter’s joy and encouragement are far more meaningful than any points on the scoreboard.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rheinmetall’s new technology is key for the energy transition in the field of hydrogen production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Two other women moved quietly beside me, nobody chatting, all of us seemingly running on fumes.—
Jackie Snow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The president chatted with assembly line workers as well as the automaker’s executive chairman, Bill Ford, a descendent of Henry Ford.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Over medium high heat, in a small frying pan, warm the butter and olive oil.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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And in Miami, eating piping-hot churros can warm a belly, too.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Over time, the gasket can become dry and cracked, allowing hot air to enter the fridge.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although the project administrators will provide most of the material in the form of new ripstop nylon kite fabric, some of it will be recycled from an old hot air balloon donated for this purpose.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Steelers on Tuesday after 19 seasons with the team and the popular bakery is now selling sweet treats as a way to say thank you to the longtime leader of the black and gold.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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On the eve of the NFL Draft in 2024, with the whole family in Detroit awaiting news of where Maye would play professionally, Maye got to pick that night’s activities, a rare treat for the youngest of four boys.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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