variants
also gasses
as in joys
slang
a source of great satisfaction
that movie with the spectacular special effects was a gas
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
variants
or gasses
1
as in chats
to engage in casual or rambling conversation
a group of kids in the mall, gassing about their favorite music
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in delights
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gases
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Typically, eruptions shoot gases and particles into the air that reflect sunlight back into space and help cool the Earth.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Trends in recent decades point to an overall warming of average temperatures in Chicago across all seasons, most rapidly in winter, due to human activities such as fossil-fuel burning that release heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Before the expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps — places on the ocean floor where gases and fluids leak from below the seafloor.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
However, in 2022, scientists managed to capture an image of light, in the form of radio waves, from hot gases swirling around the edge of Sgr A*.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Before this expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps — places on the ocean floor where gases and fluids seep up from below.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
My concern is that whatever gasses that are emitted, that folks with respiratory issues, sensitive respiratory issues, can be affected.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
This oxygen can react with battery electrolytes, generating gases and other byproducts that degrade cell performance and create potential safety risks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Typically, eruptions shoot gases and particles into the air that reflect sunlight back into space and help cool the Earth.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
Trends in recent decades point to an overall warming of average temperatures in Chicago across all seasons, most rapidly in winter, due to human activities such as fossil-fuel burning that release heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere.
—Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Before the expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps — places on the ocean floor where gases and fluids leak from below the seafloor.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
However, in 2022, scientists managed to capture an image of light, in the form of radio waves, from hot gases swirling around the edge of Sgr A*.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Before this expedition, only 14 animal species were known to inhabit the area’s cold seeps — places on the ocean floor where gases and fluids seep up from below.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
My concern is that whatever gasses that are emitted, that folks with respiratory issues, sensitive respiratory issues, can be affected.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 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
-
So much for the joys of freedom.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
-
After being left to his own devices, the narrator composes a catalog of his personal joys to lift his mother’s spirits.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
-
Jarrett frequently appears in her videos, including sit-down Q&A chats the couple films together.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
-
These breakfast delights might move you from the cinnamon roll camp into a whole different delight for your palate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
These handheld treats are the perfect snack for tailgates, Church potlucks, or a sweet breakfast on the go.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
-
Attendees will also find maple treats to take home.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 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
-
Though not an official holiday, some people historically chose to celebrate or recognize the Ides of March with feasts or sacrifices.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Abalone were once so plentiful, jumping on a surfboard and plucking a bag full off of rocks for dinner was a common pastime, with feasts held right on the sand.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Larry David, who played Hines’s onscreen husband on Curb Your Enthusiasm, no longer talks to her.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
-
Tim talks protectively about Score.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gases. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
