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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
Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Earning 3 points per dollar on gas and EV charging also makes current fuel prices feel a little more bearable, while the same elevated rewards rate brings Airbnb and Vrbo purchases on par with hotel stays and other traditional housing.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Curry Barker is gassing up his chainsaw.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But Alabama has consistently defended its nitrogen gas protocol as an effective and humane alternative to lethal injection, the default execution method that also faced heavy scrutiny in Alabama after multiple bungled execution attempts.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Earning 3 points per dollar on gas and EV charging also makes current fuel prices feel a little more bearable, while the same elevated rewards rate brings Airbnb and Vrbo purchases on par with hotel stays and other traditional housing.
—Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Verb
Those extra frames were where things started to get dicey for the Mammoth, who started to look gassed as time rolled on into double overtime.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Curry Barker is gassing up his chainsaw.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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The memo’s overheated rhetoric and lengthy recitation of political grievances also raise some doubts about his claims.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
8 Dec. 2025
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The controversy also highlights growing concerns regarding the influence of betting interests on fan reactions and the integrity of sporting events, as well as the broader issue of violent rhetoric in digital spaces.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Damaging wind gusts and large hail are the main threats, and a tornado or two can’t be ruled out, especially in mid- to late afternoon in parts of eastern Kansas and western Missouri.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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New York City exploded with joy on Saturday night, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The New York Knicks clinched their first NBA title in over five decades over the weekend, turning a city known for its sharp elbows, grit, and tough love into a bastion of joy, painting smiles on fans and casual observers alike as cheers rang through the New York City streets and beyond.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Liu said the network will eventually be opened to sectors including industrial manufacturing, energy, power, and the low-altitude economy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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Consolidating its advantage in frontier AI will require solving the energy bottlenecks that currently constrain compute capacity.—
Eric Schmidt,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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Come dinnertime, be sure to chat with the restaurant's sommelier for a stellar wine to pair with your meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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While Paula is inside the motel and horrors begin unfolding, Geri and Rudy chat about their respective futures.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Verb
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It’s associated with higher average global temperatures, so its effects exacerbate warming from climate change.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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As Earth's climate warms, however, identifying and measuring these events becomes more challenging because temperature differences are superimposed on the long-term ocean warming trend.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The Drifters Ferris wheel sent riders floating in hot air balloons that soared soundlessly toward the glass dome above the park.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
5 Dec. 2025
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Little Leaf, an American pygmy goat, has been traveling the country with her owner Kate Cloud for the past 6 years, hiking mountains, sailing ships and riding hot air balloons together.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
2 Dec. 2025
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For those who do decide to try the dirty soda trend, Palinski-Wade recommends choosing a small size, using a diet soda base and limiting it to a rare treat.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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For instance, in a scenario used in the study, a hypothetical dog scores –1 on the Kong test, +2 on the treat reach test, +2 on the stairs and 0 on the walking step test.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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