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Recent Examples of gasp
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
In August last year, women gasped in unison nationwide as Hague announced her split from Fury after five years together — and one engagement — via a statement on Instagram.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Caroline’s question elicited an off-camera gasp from one competitor, as well as a headshake from Feyisola, another houseguest.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Ally repeatedly asked while gasping as about a dozen of her friends chuckled nearby.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
In August last year, women gasped in unison nationwide as Hague announced her split from Fury after five years together — and one engagement — via a statement on Instagram.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
The last-gasp winner came from Liverpool’s failure to clear effectively from a long throw and Jeremie Frimpong’s decision to rush out (circled below) rather than stay with Eddie Nketiah, who used the space left behind to fire home.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Caroline’s question elicited an off-camera gasp from one competitor, as well as a headshake from Feyisola, another houseguest.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gasp
Verb
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Your dog starts panting and won’t settle down.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her husband was a bear — wild, panting, with sweat pasting his T-shirt to his chest.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There was no big fist pump or hug, simply a sigh of relief after the New England Patriots survived an ugly second half to eke out a 24-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But after a period of terror, the big defense contractors are breathing a cautious sigh of relief.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Look, Penn State fans need something positive here to remember, so let’s turn to a White Out in 2013 when Robinson soared far above Channing Stribling, seemingly suspended in midair, to haul in a miracle heave from Christian Hackenberg that set up a tying touchdown en route to a four-overtime win.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The next drive Tagovailoa unleashes a half field heave into the end zone, throwing a 39-yard rainbow to Jaylen Waddle, who caught it in stride while beating rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Every offseason, the whispers of PGA Tour stars defecting to LIV Golf swirl like clockwork.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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This could trigger everything from whispers and misunderstandings to grudges that resurface in the group chat.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, a 1940s B-picture conjuring up some heavy Maria Montez mojo, known as Kiss of the Spider Woman — a typically hyperventilating melodrama that featured a vamping diva playing several parts, including the venomous title character.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Dingers are fun, as are late-inning chaos sequences, which could come from New York’s hyperventilating bullpen.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Jarcovjáková travels from the former Czechoslovakia to Japan and West Berlin, navigating rejection and the lives of various lovers, the murmurs of voices, quiet footsteps and hums of crowded rooms accompany her striking black-and-white photography.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The family prepared for the health complications that can come with a cat with a heart murmur — veterinarian visits, monitoring and extra love and care.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From that infamous electrified coif and chef's kiss of a hiss to a perfect balance of sexy and scary, Lanchester's Bride is still the kind of horror hottie, 90 years later, that most scream queens and final girls only hope to be.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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High in the hills near the Myanmar border, Ban Rak Thai greets the morning with the smell of oolong and the soft rustle of tea leaves.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As Denver’s locker room echoes with the empty rustles of equipment staffers, Jahdae Barron lingers.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Gasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasp. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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