variants
also gasses
as in joys
slang
a source of great satisfaction
that movie with the spectacular special effects was a gas
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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
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2
as in delights
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gases
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Firefighters often have to chop up the roof to release those gases.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
When a rocket lands on the Moon, its engines blast the surface with exhaust gases and send fine dust particles flying at enormous speeds.
—Parvathy Prem, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
In his lab, which studies the exchange of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide between vertebrates and their environments, Damsgaard’s team used microsensors to measure oxygen levels in the retinas of zebra finches, pigeons, and chickens.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026
As more planet-warming gases are released from burning fossil fuels, rising heat is also causing more moisture to evaporate off the land and making plants absorb more moisture.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Linde distributes gases like oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen a few different ways.
—Jeff Marks,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Here, gases like hydrogen and dust are compressed, condensing into new stars.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Fire officials said an open door can allow toxic smoke and deadly gases to spread throughout a building in a matter of minutes.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 8 May 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
Teenagers may inhale gases, sprays or solvents to experience a brief high that can include euphoria and hallucinations.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Firefighters often have to chop up the roof to release those gases.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
When a rocket lands on the Moon, its engines blast the surface with exhaust gases and send fine dust particles flying at enormous speeds.
—Parvathy Prem, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
In his lab, which studies the exchange of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide between vertebrates and their environments, Damsgaard’s team used microsensors to measure oxygen levels in the retinas of zebra finches, pigeons, and chickens.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026
As more planet-warming gases are released from burning fossil fuels, rising heat is also causing more moisture to evaporate off the land and making plants absorb more moisture.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Linde distributes gases like oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen a few different ways.
—Jeff Marks,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Here, gases like hydrogen and dust are compressed, condensing into new stars.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Fire officials said an open door can allow toxic smoke and deadly gases to spread throughout a building in a matter of minutes.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 8 May 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
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For those willing to learn and put in the time, to offer a home for a homeless pig, Houk said, the joys can be great.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Better to appreciate the joys du jour.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Rooster star Steve Carell chats about his latest show at HBO's Rooster Emmy FYC Event on April 26 in Los Angeles.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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With symphonic works, chamber delights, and operatic thrills on the calendar, here are three of the highlights.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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But soaring gas prices are taking a bigger slice out of American paychecks since the start of the war, leaving less for things like dining out, new clothes or other treats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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More treats for you below, enjoy!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice!—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2024
Noun
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What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 May 2026
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Ferragosto in mid-August is one of the biggest celebrations; locals head to the coast for communal feasts, seaside parties, and fireworks over the Adriatic.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Klaus talks to his sister in California on an elegant brass and Bakelite 1940s telephone (the props are divine throughout), complete with operator interruptions.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Our correspondent talks to him.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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“Gases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gases. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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