as in rhetorical
marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases
a pompous professor known for his gaseous lectures that often put students to sleep
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Recent Examples of gaseous
In the corner of Tomasino’s lab, Lim showed me his invention, which uses inert nitrogen to bubble the thiols out of wine and into gaseous form.
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Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Energy Dome engineers inspect the dryer system, which keeps the gaseous CO₂ in the dome at optimal dryness levels at all times.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
After blowing off its gaseous outer layers, its core contracts.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
Each color in the model corresponds to different temperatures and altitudes within WASP-18 b’s gaseous atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
Energy Dome engineers inspect the dryer system, which keeps the gaseous CO₂ in the dome at optimal dryness levels at all times.
—IEEE Spectrum, 21 Dec. 2025
After blowing off its gaseous outer layers, its core contracts.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
Each color in the model corresponds to different temperatures and altitudes within WASP-18 b’s gaseous atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaseous
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The mechanism varied—presidential decree, rhetorical pressure, or quiet resignation—but the outcome proved consistent.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rhetorical pattern after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti makes this plain.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Oversized fits—from bomber jackets and cow-print fleece coordinates to wide-leg jeans—were balanced with boots with inflated toes and straps.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ball itself was usually an inflated animal bladder, like a cow bladder, explains Louis Moore, a professor at Michigan State University, who teaches sports history.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Aside from trying a different type of baby bottle or feeding position, there are other ways to soothe a gassy baby.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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On one end of the spectrum, feeling backed up can leave you bloated, sluggish, gassy and uncomfortable.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Gaseous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaseous. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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