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as in rhetoric
boastful speech or writing
all that gas about being the best fisherman in the world
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as in wind
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
the candidate's pledge that he'll fight for the common people is just a lot of gas
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as in joy
slang
a source of great satisfaction
that movie with the spectacular special effects was a gas
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
the tennis player ran out of gas toward the end of the long match
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as in to chat
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 to warm
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gas
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
The living room, with a gas fireplace, is on the left.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Yes, the Nuggets will be fine if no one gets hurt and no one gets gassed.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Michelle Ruiz called 911 at 1:36 p.m. Sunday to report smelling gas, worrying there was a fire in her apartment building on La Salle St. near W. 124th St. in Morningside Heights, cops said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
The living room, with a gas fireplace, is on the left.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
Imagine being told you can only gas up your car far outside the canopy covering the gas pumps.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Yes, the Nuggets will be fine if no one gets hurt and no one gets gassed.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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And now, as layoffs on the federal government rise, business confidence falls, and economic forecasts weaken, Wall Street—long used to Trump's market-friendly rhetoric—is being told by the president to embrace the volatility as part of a longer-term strategy.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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This marks the second week in a row that the governor invited a conservative guest onto his podcast who espoused transphobic rhetoric.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
11 Mar. 2025
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Due to the previously dry conditions in states like Texas and Oklahoma, strong wind gusts resulted in wild fires in the Southern Plains, leading to the evacuation of some communities in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and New Mexico, the Associated Press reported.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2025
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Red flag and high wind warnings were in effect for several states in the Plains and Midwest on Friday.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2025
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That idea—of a grand continuum, in which the circumstances change but all of our big human feelings (heartache, joy, unease, panic, contentment) remain the same, across time and vast distances—felt germane to her new songs.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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But as one top seed was declared, then another, then another, a different feeling crept over the group than the joy that filled the room this time last year.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The world needs energy projects given its growing needs.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration believes its plans to push energy prices down by cutting red tape and encouraging production will help offset tariff costs for businesses, something that’s key to the data center industry where power is a major cost, a White House official said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In addition to being ruled by the messenger planet, Mercury retrograde in your 11th house of associations, networks and community affairs could make the group chat a tad bit chaotic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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But Phone-to-Android RCS chats only encrypt messages in transit, not end-to-end, potentially putting messages at risk of interception.—
Jibin Joseph,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Just ask any of the millions of Americans who have already experienced the destruction that a warming planet can deliver to your doorstep.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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That study will also analyze how trees are affected by a warming climate, which Berelson said will affect CO2 uptake.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tradesman Coffee Shop & Lounge serves up an array of delectable treats, including an eye-catching croissant that is an art form in its own right.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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After a long day, head to Kohl’s Frozen Custard for a sweet treat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Such pruning renews plant vigor and encourages new healthy shoots.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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