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
DeMarines highlights the example of gases released into the atmosphere by basic agriculture. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 July 2026 As silane and germane are hazardous gases, the researchers also built automated control systems that continuously monitor hundreds of operating conditions, helping maintain both safety and exceptionally high chemical purity throughout production. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 The same goes for its business supplying customers in the space industry , including Elon Musk’s SpaceX , where Linde’s gases are used for rocket propulsion, satellite positioning and more. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 26 July 2026 It was ruled as a spontaneous combustion, apparently because of the summer heat combined with gases escaping from decomposing film, sending flames some 100 feet into the air and killing a 13-year-old boy. Tim Page, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026 An explosion in the tunnel, suspected to have been caused by methane trapped in or released from rocks, filled it with dense fumes and toxic gases, trapping 25 workers and officials of NHPC. Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026 The Teesta River basin, where the hydropower project is being built, lies in a seismically active region marked by young, fragile rock formations riddled with fractures and underground pockets that can trap ancient gases. ABC News, 22 July 2026 Rescue efforts have stalled as toxic gases prevent teams from reaching 12 construction workers trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower plant in India. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 21 July 2026 Never mix chlorine bleach with other household cleaners, as this may result in the formation of harmful, toxic gases that can be dangerous to breathe in. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 July 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
  • Dakota Johnson-Inspired Shoes As a fashion writer, one of my greatest joys is shopping for new clothes and accessories.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • As for the joys of the process, the director recalls the thrills of rediscovering his grandfather’s literary work, as well as tightening his relationship with his family, and forming a close bond with the crew.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Some of the German Telegram chats date back to at least 2020, court documents show.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • Dwayne Johnson chats all things Moana during a special Q&A to promote the live-action film in Rio De Janeiro July 2.
    Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.
    Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Making an Academy Award best short shortlist delights producers.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Pet owners will receive waste bags, water bowls, and treats, and the lakeside trail just outside makes for easy walks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The fin-tastic treats are available to order until Labor Day.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • One imagines her sweeping through arched thresholds, the click-clack of heels echoing across the burnished parquet, or presiding over feasts at the baronial dining table.
    Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Colorful fish ponds frame the mahogany open-air dining room—there's a fine-dining menu of Bajan, African, and European fusion feasts.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Despite that, when Bezos talks, a lot of people pay attention.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 July 2026
  • Each week Bloomberg's award-winning reporter Akshat Rathi talks to the people tackling climate change — venture capitalists, scientists, politicians who have created climate laws, and CEOs who have transformed their businesses.
    Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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“Gases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gases. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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