gats

Definition of gatsnext
plural of gat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gats
Noun
  • Brown was sitting in a white BMW that Fluker and Westbrook allegedly followed to a store near Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, before opening fire with two pistols and a rifle, authorities say.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • In one recent prosecution, the Department of Justice charged a father-son duo with attempting to drive more than 300 rifles and pistols, plus ammunition and magazines, over the Mexican border.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • While the Twin room includes two twin beds, none of the accommodations offer adjoining doors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The charter also embraced a mission as the neighborhood school — automatically accepting all who showed up at its doors.
    Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The rollout of the new Tasers comes as advocates in Connecticut have called on law enforcement to resolve situations without having to fire their guns, particularly those involving individuals experiencing a mental health issue.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Two deputies fired their guns, striking McGauley, Grossman said.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Inbound flights were held on taxiways away from gates during the investigation.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026
  • While Mamdani spoke to reporters Monday morning at the mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion, Lang heckled from outside the gates.
    Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Andrey Fedyaev – opened the hatches to board the outpost.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
  • A couple of hours later, the hatches swung open and the seven space travelers hugged and exchanged exuberant high fives.
    Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Corrigan said volunteers are instructed not to stand in doorways, crowd hallways or be a fire hazard, among other things.
    Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In Libertyville, Burden’s new house was built in 2005 and has 4½ bathrooms, 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, millwork and arched doorways.
    Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While the project employed 6,000 workers, funding ran out within three years as local critics began raising concerns about the disruption to Florida’s aquifer and waterways.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The decision came after residents launched a social media campaign accusing the county of poisoning waterways and demanding change.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Gats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gats. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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