gases 1 of 2

variants also gasses
plural of gas

gases

2 of 2

verb

variants or gasses
present tense third-person singular of gas

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gases
Noun
These gases react with one another, so their simultaneous presence can suggest that biological processes are replenishing them. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026 These essential auto parts, which the FBI says can be cut from a car by thieves in less than a minute, transform toxic emissions from a vehicle’s exhaust into harmless gasses. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Although the operator installed a cover and new equipment to better collect toxic gases and suppress fumes, the reaction has grown to 90 acres and could persist for several more years. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The critical nature of the company's gases and engineering know-how gives it immense pricing power. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026 The bubbles deliver oxygen and other gases that naturally purify water and eliminate bad bacteria. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 According to the United Nations, nearly 40% of climate-warming gases come from fossil fuels used to heat, cool, light, and power our homes and offices. — Molly McCrea, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 In his delirium from the toxic gases and lack of oxygen, Jay begins to hear his father speaking as the whale. — Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Oct. 2026 In the cold upper skies, those gases start to freeze into ice crystals, flowing off of and behind the rocket. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
Using new transit spectra from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the researchers argued that the data were consistent with dimethyl sulfide, and possibly dimethyl disulfide — gases that on Earth are strongly associated with marine biology. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025 Mia, who is now in the inner circle and has enlisted her ex, Andre, to retrieve Bradley when she is released, will attend the opera separately so Alex can meet with Ivanov to talk about a deal while Mia gasses up the mistress. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gases
Noun
  • This heartachingly lived-in quality runs throughout Unfindable Ring—an eclectic testament to the trials and joys of life as a career outsider.
    — Cameron Cook, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Not every character comes fully into focus, but among the most quietly vivid is a guy named Devon (the actor and comedian Nigil Whyte), who can applaud Peter’s embrace of fatherhood one moment and wax poetic about the joys of fisting the next.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Muse chats back and forth with the user, narrows in on preferences and can even complete purchases when given human approval.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Afterward, everyone chats for a little while—a manageable dose of socializing for people who’d rather not work a crowded room.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The cynic in me delights at how Elon Musk piddled away more than $450 million of his billions on all those losing Republican candidates.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Druid Hill Park, Leakin Park, Gunpowder Valley, Cromwell Valley Park and other patches of local greenery are full of visual fall delights.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • From Orlando’s theme parks to homegrown holiday events like Dazzling Nights, there are many festive celebrations for enjoying holiday lights, treats and entertainment that inspires warm and fuzzy feelings.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
  • As a boy born in 1975, Marshall rode his bike, ate sugary treats, watched TV and listened to 1980s rock bands like Van Halen.
    — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Entire product categories that were barely imaginable in 2020 are now weekend projects such as a tutor that converses in Mandarin, a paralegal that drafts and redlines, and a designer that produces forty variations before lunch.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.
    — Max Rego, The Hill, 13 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • That prompted Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last February to call on insurers to pay 100% of their policyholders’ contents coverage limits without a detailed inventory, noting some already did.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice!
    — Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • That makes our lobsters visually appropriate for certain feasts.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Many restaurants also offer take-and-bake feasts, such as Bennett’s $299 Thanksgiving package and Urban Roots’ $399 meal for 10 to 14.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • When Barton talks to officials in competitive districts, her message is simple.
    — Miles Parks, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Previous ceasefire talks either failed or the truces quickly fell apart.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Gases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gases. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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