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Recent Examples of gasp
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
Midway through the tunnel, both let out a gasp as the car appeared to near floating debris, but the car was able to persist on.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 July 2025
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 July 2025
The observers seated in the gallery gasped loudly watching the impact of the collision on the bus's passengers.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
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Verb
So this year, which has already featured Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Daredevil: Born Again, and Ironheart, and will later give us Marvel Zombies and Wonder Man, is a last gasp of the company’s old way of doing business.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
Midway through the tunnel, both let out a gasp as the car appeared to near floating debris, but the car was able to persist on.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 July 2025
Noun
The surrounding sidewalks are fringed with gasping palms and packed tightly with bodies in capri pants and sleeveless sweaters.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 July 2025
The observers seated in the gallery gasped loudly watching the impact of the collision on the bus's passengers.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gasp
Verb
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Luckily, there’s a treasure trove of products designed to help panting pups keep cool — from elevated dog beds and cooling mats that lower their body temperature to bowls that keep their water frosty.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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Iversen watches on, panting and seeming to try to contact dispatch.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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My pick: Texas A&M 38, Mizzou 21 Nov. 15 vs. Mississippi State: Take a sigh of relief, the losing streak ends here.—
Maddie Hartley
August 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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Locals breathed a collective sigh of relief on Friday when fire officials eased some evacuation orders.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Downtown and The Gulch Best for: Unbeatable live music in the center of the city Downtown Nashville is positively heaving with things to do, see, and eat, from late night music to one of the most unique museums in the country.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
5 Aug. 2025
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Location Osaka Castle and its surrounding park—heaving with cherry trees and Japanese maples for vibrant displays in spring and fall—couldn’t be closer to the hotel and is a major attraction of the foodie city.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Retail therapy glints at Luxury Plaza: think OMEGA watches, fine jewellery, and a whisper of indulgence.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These rules were administered via cold shoulders and whispers.—
Alessandra Schade,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Breathing difficulties: The shock of sudden cold-water exposure can cause bouts of wheezing, gasping, and rapid breathing (hyperventilating).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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For full effect read it aloud and hyperventilate a little.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Loud talking or splashing can disturb other bathers, so just slip into the water and keep your conversations to a murmur.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The growing online murmur is clear: has this once-fresh indie voice simply become another predictable strum?—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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There’s the rustle of tea leaves and paper as first one, then another spoonful of tea leaves is taken from a paper bag and poured into the teapot, then the sound of water being poured over the tea leaves, but such sounds can only be heard in the kitchen.—
Katie Yee
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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When that harmony hits, the sale becomes a symphony: the crack of the register, the rustle of the bag, the quiet thrill of being chosen.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Brandon swings his head up and to the left, a moan escaping his lips.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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“Gasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasp. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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