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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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2
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
Scott Horsley, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Two years ago, at COP28 in Dubai, countries made an unprecedented call to transition away from oil, coal and gas.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
Never downplay your story, never gas your story, never hype up your story, never lie just to have a story.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Natural gas prices fluctuate with the weather and with the level of gas exports, which have been climbing.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Two years ago, at COP28 in Dubai, countries made an unprecedented call to transition away from oil, coal and gas.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The factory works with a complex double-twisted, gassed cotton fabric that large manufacturers refuse to handle due to its difficulty.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
Never downplay your story, never gas your story, never hype up your story, never lie just to have a story.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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While Petro repeatedly promoted the idea of a return to Gran Colombia, his right-hand man, Benedetti played down the president’s rhetoric.—
Alfie Pannell,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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For executives who depend on cross-border production and financing, the rhetoric adds another layer of uncertainty.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stay away from windows as flying debris generated by damaging winds can be deadly.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Engineering a circular blade lifecycle Despite the expansion in wind energy, major challenges remain primarily related to the design and manufacture of wind turbine blades.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This wave of joy was seen online, where some claimed his victory as India’s own.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Browsing fashion websites has become a small joy in her routine—a way to wind down while exploring what is new each day.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everything is dark around us, but the collision itself is a source of energy and the flash of it lights us up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a plush, dimly lit Hollywood club on a recent Wednesday afternoon, GIRLSET’s members — Kendall, Lexi, Camila and Savanna — are bubbly and noticeably excited to chat about their latest era.—
Brooke Morrison,
Billboard,
11 Nov. 2025
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On Monday night, Dumont was seen sitting and chatting courtside at Dallas’ American Airlines Center with a teenager wearing Dončić’s gold Los Angeles Lakers jersey.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave in short bursts, stirring occasionally.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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This snow will not stick around for long, as warming temperatures next week will quickly melt any snow that sticks to the ground with this quick blast of arctic air.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the water issues, the handwash sink was bereft of soap, paper towels or any mechanical hot air blower.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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China’s astronauts feasted on the first-ever barbecue in space after a new hot air oven was installed to cook steak, bake cakes, roast peanuts and more.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Thick-cut bacon, Panko breadcrumbs, and a touch of sherry vinegar transform Brussels sprouts into a salty and crunchy treat.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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These cookies are our take on the famous Levain Bakery treats from New York City.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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