variants
also gasses
as in joys
slang
a source of great satisfaction
that movie with the spectacular special effects was a gas
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variants
or gasses
1
as in chats
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a group of kids in the mall, gassing about their favorite music
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2
as in delights
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gases
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
My concern is that whatever gasses that are emitted, that folks with respiratory issues, sensitive respiratory issues, can be affected.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
These particles then interact with gases in the atmosphere and glow various colors, including green and red.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
At Echinus, the water is created due to mixing of acidic gases and neutral waters, and the mixture is not acidic enough to eat away at the rock, according to the USGS.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Avoid using vinegar with elastic clothing, bleach, ammonia, or baking soda to prevent damage or the creation of harmful gases.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of schools, child cares, parks and other care facilities around San Diego County are located near idle oil wells, which can emit toxic gases, a new study finds.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Mia, who is now in the inner circle and has enlisted her ex, Andre, to retrieve Bradley when she is released, will attend the opera separately so Alex can meet with Ivanov to talk about a deal while Mia gasses up the mistress.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
In experiments, heaters made from these fibers delivered significantly higher heating power per unit mass than traditional metal-alloy elements when exposed to flowing gases.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
My concern is that whatever gasses that are emitted, that folks with respiratory issues, sensitive respiratory issues, can be affected.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
These particles then interact with gases in the atmosphere and glow various colors, including green and red.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
At Echinus, the water is created due to mixing of acidic gases and neutral waters, and the mixture is not acidic enough to eat away at the rock, according to the USGS.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Avoid using vinegar with elastic clothing, bleach, ammonia, or baking soda to prevent damage or the creation of harmful gases.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of schools, child cares, parks and other care facilities around San Diego County are located near idle oil wells, which can emit toxic gases, a new study finds.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Using new transit spectra from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the researchers argued that the data were consistent with dimethyl sulfide, and possibly dimethyl disulfide — gases that on Earth are strongly associated with marine biology.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Mia, who is now in the inner circle and has enlisted her ex, Andre, to retrieve Bradley when she is released, will attend the opera separately so Alex can meet with Ivanov to talk about a deal while Mia gasses up the mistress.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gases
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Quince and manchego empanada at Tzintzuntzan One of the great joys of a vacation at a Mexican resort (besides all of it) is breakfast each morning.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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On the joys of being a chaotic reader.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Jarrett frequently appears in her videos, including sit-down Q&A chats the couple films together.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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These breakfast delights might move you from the cinnamon roll camp into a whole different delight for your palate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These handheld treats are the perfect snack for tailgates, Church potlucks, or a sweet breakfast on the go.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Attendees will also find maple treats to take home.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
13 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That prompted Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last February to call on insurers to pay 100% of their policyholders’ contents coverage limits without a detailed inventory, noting some already did.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice!—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2024
Noun
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Today, these feasts come at a cost beyond the reach of many Algerians, whose purchasing power has declined in recent years despite Algeria’s gas and oil riches, pushing more and more people below the poverty line.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Add in steam and grease from daily cooking and holiday feasts, and those dull cabinets could probably use a refresh.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Larry David, who played Hines’s onscreen husband on Curb Your Enthusiasm, no longer talks to her.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tim talks protectively about Score.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Gases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gases. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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