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as in chatting
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 warming
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gassing
The flames reached an ammonia line, which started off-gassing and led to several small explosions, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Curry Barker is gassing up his chainsaw.
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Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
While drivers everywhere can’t help but notice how sharply pump prices have risen, the trouble on the farm goes beyond gassing up the F-150.
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Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
While drivers everywhere can’t help but notice how sharply pump prices have risen, the trouble on the farm goes beyond gassing up the F-150.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
The London-via-Paris jazz artist embraces her neo-soul leanings and experimental impulses on an EP that explores the pleasures and perils of gassing yourself up.
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Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
Remembering Selma Video footage of law enforcement beating and gassing marchers on Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge remains an iconic visual document of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Aniko Bodroghkozy,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
Those picks would be better used in the service of gassing up the Raptors’ half-court offence, this team’s biggest weakness.
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Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Leaving your car running while gassing up or getting coffee, police said, attracts car thieves.
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Joe Holden,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Curry Barker is gassing up his chainsaw.
—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
While drivers everywhere can’t help but notice how sharply pump prices have risen, the trouble on the farm goes beyond gassing up the F-150.
—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
While drivers everywhere can’t help but notice how sharply pump prices have risen, the trouble on the farm goes beyond gassing up the F-150.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
The London-via-Paris jazz artist embraces her neo-soul leanings and experimental impulses on an EP that explores the pleasures and perils of gassing yourself up.
—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
Remembering Selma Video footage of law enforcement beating and gassing marchers on Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge remains an iconic visual document of the Civil Rights Movement.
—
Aniko Bodroghkozy,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
Those picks would be better used in the service of gassing up the Raptors’ half-court offence, this team’s biggest weakness.
—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Leaving your car running while gassing up or getting coffee, police said, attracts car thieves.
—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gassing
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However, while chatting with Cooper, Duff noted that the two buried the hatchet years ago.
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The strenuous process took a toll on star Bob Hoskins, who spends the entire film chatting with various cartoons.
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But that's changed in recent decades as Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on the planet.
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Minimum overnight temperatures are also warming faster than daytime maximums in the US.
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Seconds later, Hines-Allen decided she was done talking and shoved Bonner.
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If your medication is affected, consider talking to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best course of action.
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Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
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For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.
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This is because any of various chatbots can induce in us an irresistible sense of our conversing with an actual person.
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Her subjects range from the humming of trees conversing through underground fungi to the iridescent call (invisible to humans) that flowers make to fluttering bees.
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The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
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The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.
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When in doubt, reach for vanilla If you are torn between scent families or worried about pleasing a mix of guests, there is a fallback that has been tested across cultures.
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Start your meal with one of the mango lassis (the perfect way to cool down in the summer) before feasting on dishes like the tandoori lamb or momo, traditional Tibetan dumplings.
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When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
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“Gassing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gassing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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