as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
he likes to go out and get gassed on weekends
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as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a group of kids in the mall, gassing about their favorite music
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as in warmed
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gassed
Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2022
One positive for the gassed defense is that their run of playing elite-mobility quarterbacks gets snapped by facing lead-footed Joe Burrow.
—Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2022
This exercise selection is great for a circuit, since even though there’s little rest between moves, your lower body won’t be too gassed.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 15 June 2022
Videos posted online show protesters scrambling through streets while taking fire from security forces and being tear-gassed.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
The Huskies no longer looked gassed in the fourth quarter, no longer beaten down or easily trapped.
—Dom Amore, courant.com, 21 Feb. 2022
Hundreds of protesters were ticketed, fined, or tear-gassed.
—Grayson Quay, The Week, 13 Feb. 2022
Members of the society watched as Black men and women were shot and killed, protesters of the shootings were tear-gassed and white rioters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
—The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2021
Their standoff is interrupted by the appearance of other rioters, one of whom has been tear-gassed.
—Nick Schager, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2021
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Ordinarily, though, pace horses get swallowed up, too gassed to finish.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Coming off a six-year layoff, the 38-year-old Diaz appeared gassed from the opening bell and was thoroughly handled by the 39-year-old Lawler.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The women were able to conceal their pregnancies because they'd been given baggy dresses, clothing from women who'd been gassed, at Auschwitz, Holden said.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Leonard scored only one point, looking gassed along with his teammates in their third straight game.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Stripes appeared to be gassed in the finale, but Edwards and his teammates didn't let up.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Clearly gassed, the teams combined for only nine points in overtime, and Cadeau hit the go-ahead free throw with 13 seconds left.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025
The crisis ended three days later when Russian forces gassed the building, killing many hostages and all of the attackers.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The Pats were no better after that touchdown, another three-and-out that didn’t net a single yard, a 1:23 possession that brought a gassed defense back on the field.
—Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2022
One positive for the gassed defense is that their run of playing elite-mobility quarterbacks gets snapped by facing lead-footed Joe Burrow.
—Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2022
This exercise selection is great for a circuit, since even though there’s little rest between moves, your lower body won’t be too gassed.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 15 June 2022
Videos posted online show protesters scrambling through streets while taking fire from security forces and being tear-gassed.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
The Huskies no longer looked gassed in the fourth quarter, no longer beaten down or easily trapped.
—Dom Amore, courant.com, 21 Feb. 2022
Hundreds of protesters were ticketed, fined, or tear-gassed.
—Grayson Quay, The Week, 13 Feb. 2022
Members of the society watched as Black men and women were shot and killed, protesters of the shootings were tear-gassed and white rioters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
—The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2021
Their standoff is interrupted by the appearance of other rioters, one of whom has been tear-gassed.
—Nick Schager, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2021
Verb
Oliver Moore came out of the box seven seconds before the goal, but the rest of the Blackhawks on the ice were gassed from a lengthy PK shift, and the Avs took full advantage.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
Ordinarily, though, pace horses get swallowed up, too gassed to finish.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Coming off a six-year layoff, the 38-year-old Diaz appeared gassed from the opening bell and was thoroughly handled by the 39-year-old Lawler.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The women were able to conceal their pregnancies because they'd been given baggy dresses, clothing from women who'd been gassed, at Auschwitz, Holden said.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Leonard scored only one point, looking gassed along with his teammates in their third straight game.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Stripes appeared to be gassed in the finale, but Edwards and his teammates didn't let up.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Clearly gassed, the teams combined for only nine points in overtime, and Cadeau hit the go-ahead free throw with 13 seconds left.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025
The crisis ended three days later when Russian forces gassed the building, killing many hostages and all of the attackers.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gassed
Adjective
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And Wolff knew it when describing the emotions in the team hospitality unit after the race, where glasses of champagne sat nearby, waiting to be drunk by team members.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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He gets kicked out of school for being drunk.—
Jessica Lipsky,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Tonight Show host chatted with Stephen Colbert about their long-time friendship and memories over the years before Fallon performed a musical number in celebration of Colbert.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wearing matching leather coats, the two chatted constantly, pointing at parade formations and singing along with performers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Reheat slices at 325°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Simmer until the lentils are warmed through and the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, meals like chili, soup, and even fried chicken are even better the next time around.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Waiting long to eat fried chicken is unfair to the dish.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Top prospect Bryce Eldridge talked with his childhood idol.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee also talked to reporters about the issue on February 24, according to Bloomberg.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hodgson was arrested the next month after allegedly getting in a drunken fight with Long Beach police outside a Shoreline Village bar.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reunions everywhere For almost an hour before the teams squared off, Warriors guard Pat Spencer sat next to and conversed with his younger brother Cam, a shooting guard on the Grizzlies.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Voices conversed in friendly banter as a speaker boomed old Motown hits and even some Jethro Tull.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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