GASP Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈgasp

Definition of gasp

as in to pant

to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty the runner was audibly gasping by the end of the marathon

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noun

as in sigh

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Sharing a video of the moment, Kotb is seen turning a corner in her house and gasping in shock as she’s confronted with a rainbow fringe curtain in the entrance to her living room. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 The diver was gasping for air and appeared disoriented but was not injured, Local 10 reported. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Stock is already limited, but below you can find the most gasp-inducing discounts on our favorite brands from just $6. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 Other team-period notes With the second team in the same period, running back Brashard Smith caught a quick pass from Justin Fields and juked a defender, triggering a collective gasp from the crowd. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gasp

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The Row Frima pants $3,150 Track Star The track jacket is my fall answer to fashion’s (and my personal) ongoing love affair with sport—styled with a touch of Saint Laurent and Celine polish for everyday or taken full pro athlete à la Balenciaga.

— Minty Mellon, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
The delivery person added that none of the canines appeared to have access to food or sufficient water, and that all the animals were panting.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of pant

Noun

Judging from the big sigh on the elevator, as Robby wraps his stethoscope around his neck like only Wyle can, he's not exactly refreshed and eager to step back into the emergency room.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
As far as a sigh of deep breath, obviously there’s a level of concern, but Jaxson is tough.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of sigh

Verb

The Smith experience is always going to be a roller coaster, impressive feats of accuracy and arm talent mixed with desperation heaves and maddening turnovers.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
The Dream missed their final shot, Clark grabbed the rebound and alertly heaved the ball to the other end of the court to run out the remaining few seconds.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of heave

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And in recent weeks, concerns about that history — including accusations of nonpayment and unlicensed screenings at the Kingsway — have traveled west through something of an industry whisper network, increasingly spilling into public view.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Higher still The whisper numbers are higher still, with analysts and traders thinking third-quarter sales guidance could reach $107 billion to $108 billion, and even as high as $110 billion.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of whisper

Verb

Her husband began hyperventilating beside her and was given a paper bag.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026
News that Nikki Finke had left behind a memoir — and that her estate was seeking a publisher — had half of Hollywood hyperventilating into their Erewhon shopping bags last week.

— Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of hyperventilate

Noun

He was shown a yellow card for excessive celebration, which drew loud boos and hisses from the fans.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Across 17 tracks, guitar riffs curdle into sheets of distortion, melodies dissolve into electronic hiss, and grooves are chronically interrupted by fresh rhythmic detours.

— Arman Khan, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

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