variants
also gasses
as in delights
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 warms
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gases
ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
And Sharon Wilson, a former oil insider turned methane hunter, uses infrared cameras to expose invisible, deadly gases pouring from fracking sites and pipelines in Texas.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Heated air dries the clothes and breaks down the ozone, with sensors and filters ensuring no harmful gases or droplets are released.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Pollutants addressed by national emission standards for air pollutants include particulate matter, a criteria pollutant and multiple hazardous air pollutants, including mercury and acid gases, according to the EPA.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Lava produced by stratovolcanoes typically has a high viscosity, traveling only short distances, and pyroclastic flows — avalanches of hot gases and debris — or mudflows can kill people up to a distance of 10 to 20 kilometers (six to twelve miles).
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In past discussions, Asimov had employed the apt analogy of examining the elemental motion of gasses, where movements of each individual molecule is nearly impossible to predict, but taken as a whole its progressions and paths can be charted out across inconceivable oceans of time.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the top American exports to India were various oils and gases, chemicals and aerospace products and parts.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The northern lights result from geomagnetic storms when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in the Earth's atmosphere.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Texas oil industry and its regulators have celebrated a reduction in the burning of climate-warming gases at oil wells, a practice known as flaring.
—ProPublica, 4 Sep. 2025
And Sharon Wilson, a former oil insider turned methane hunter, uses infrared cameras to expose invisible, deadly gases pouring from fracking sites and pipelines in Texas.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Heated air dries the clothes and breaks down the ozone, with sensors and filters ensuring no harmful gases or droplets are released.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Pollutants addressed by national emission standards for air pollutants include particulate matter, a criteria pollutant and multiple hazardous air pollutants, including mercury and acid gases, according to the EPA.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Lava produced by stratovolcanoes typically has a high viscosity, traveling only short distances, and pyroclastic flows — avalanches of hot gases and debris — or mudflows can kill people up to a distance of 10 to 20 kilometers (six to twelve miles).
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In past discussions, Asimov had employed the apt analogy of examining the elemental motion of gasses, where movements of each individual molecule is nearly impossible to predict, but taken as a whole its progressions and paths can be charted out across inconceivable oceans of time.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the top American exports to India were various oils and gases, chemicals and aerospace products and parts.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
The northern lights result from geomagnetic storms when charged particles from the sun collide with gases in the Earth's atmosphere.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gases
Noun
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Haunted Scream Park opening weekend 'Tis the season for frights and delights!—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some might be familiar with sour cream biscuits served in miniature form at classic Southern restaurants as just a nibble to snack on while at the table; others might remember their grandmothers mixing up the simple delights on lazy Sunday afternoons.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of the three new global ambassadors for BOSS Bottled Beyond, Maluma chats behind-the-scenes of shooting the new campaign with Bradley Cooper and Vinicius Júnior.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It can also be explained from basic scientific principles and is roughly analogous to the way a dry surface, such as pavement, warms more than a moist surface, such as soil, on a hot, sunny day.—
Nadir Jeevanjee,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tropical cyclones have a greater propensity to rapidly intensify as the planet warms, studies have shown, which could imperil coastal populations that might have prepared for a tropical storm but suddenly face a menacing major hurricane.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Communal feasts in century-old homes, polished raw bars, and menus that balance nostalgia with creative ambition can all be found in Music City.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Teenage girls, chosen by local nobles, were sent away to live in seclusion at the aqllawasai to weave cloth, brew chicha, and prepare food for ritual feasts.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Avrich talks to Deadline in regards to how this went down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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First up this week, Joelle Renstrom talks with Drew about being a teacher in 2025 and her recent essay for the site about Cliffs Notes.—
The Lit Hub Podcast,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The nature of the terrain mostly suits waterfowl, and serves as a base for duck hunting in the winter.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Simplifi includes a simpler retirement planner that suits both younger individuals and those close to retirement.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Costumed performers and children with baskets of treats paraded through the community, drawing cheers from families lining the sidewalks.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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This holiday, which celebrates life, remembrance, and ancestral connection, is always accompanied by a festival-like atmospher, music and special treats such as sugary skulls.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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“Gases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gases. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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