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Recent Examples of gasp
Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
She was allegedly admitted to the hospital and was found in her room the next morning, vomiting and gasping for air.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Its last gasp was in 2009, when a Reformist president who had clearly won the election was placed under house arrest instead of sworn into office.
—Karl Vick, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Verb
The result is a searing drama that had audiences at the National Theatre in London, where the production opened at the end of 2024, gasping in surprise, shock, and sympathy.
—Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
She was allegedly admitted to the hospital and was found in her room the next morning, vomiting and gasping for air.
—Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 17 Jan. 2026
Noun
To the gasp of a rowdy Memphis crowd, the Philadelphia 76ers star threw the ball off the backboard to himself and tried to finish with a dunk.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Its last gasp was in 2009, when a Reformist president who had clearly won the election was placed under house arrest instead of sworn into office.
—Karl Vick, Time, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gasp
Verb
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User @briadeshaun took a more relatable route and impersonated an out-of-shape owl, worn out from flying and repeatedly panting to catch its breath.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The men’s jeans retail for $145 and the twill pants for $135.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Getty Images For the last several months, brands, influencers, and rank-and-file workers alike have been invoking the year 2016 with a fervor that feels less like a throwback trend and more like a collective sigh of relief.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The markets breathed a big sigh of relief.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Fiala outbattled two Rangers for an offensive-zone recovery, got the puck back from Alex Turcotte and heaved a shot on net.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fine, minimalist belts like this Cézembre beltcan be worn alone for a whisper of detail or doubled (even tripled) for stronger visual impact.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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But now the whispers are growing into a chorus.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Roscoe pulled over; his daughter started hyperventilating.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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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
Noun
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When Kuminga removed his sweats, walked to the scorer’s table and checked in to begin the second quarter Tuesday night, a murmur grew into a modest standing ovation as the fans inside Chase Center realized what was happening.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Outside, the marinas become villages — food stalls, shaded lounges, the steady murmur of deals being courted.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The sound of the waves and the gurgle of cascading water radiate a monastic serenity; the spa has a fine selection of hot-stone and deep-tissue massages.—
Chandrahas Choudhury,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2024
Noun
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Clearing right-of-way strips can result in the loss of trees and native vegetation; crackles, hisses and humming can be heard nearby especially during periods of high humidity; and farm fields and animal habitat can be affected by construction activities.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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The clink of cutlery and the hiss of the grill, the clouds of steam rising off plates, the heady chaos that comes with a place of public convening, a destination as much as a place of transience.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Gasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasp. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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