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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
Casey Harper | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
Across the state, the most expensive average gas prices were in Ann Arbor, $3.02 a gallon; Marquette, $2.98 and Jackson, $2.96.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024
Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
By the end of the episode, back in the present day, Sofia calmly waits until her family is asleep in the Carmine mansion, and then pipes carbon monoxide throughout the house, gassing them all to death — save her young niece and the Falcone underboss, Johnny Viti (Michael Kelly).
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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So far, gas prices have remained relatively stable, however instability in the Middle East can cause price spikes.
—Casey Harper | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
Across the state, the most expensive average gas prices were in Ann Arbor, $3.02 a gallon; Marquette, $2.98 and Jackson, $2.96.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024
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Treinen rewarded his manager’s faith by getting Volpe to chase another down-and-away sweeper for a strikeout, but he clearly was gassed.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
By the end of the episode, back in the present day, Sofia calmly waits until her family is asleep in the Carmine mansion, and then pipes carbon monoxide throughout the house, gassing them all to death — save her young niece and the Falcone underboss, Johnny Viti (Michael Kelly).
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
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Yet Biden administration officials have not espoused the same explicitly anti-media rhetoric as Trump and his top allies have for years.Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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His harsh stance on immigration and refugees echoes the same xenophobic rhetoric that has fueled fear and division across the globe.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, lessening winds and increasing humidity have helped firefighters make progress in the battle against the Franklin fire in Malibu.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Place your mini greenhouses in a sunny spot that’s protected from strong winds and only water them if the soil dries out.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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Dolled Up Trend Welcome to the dollhouse, where exaggerated proportions play up your childlike sense of wonder and joy.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season invites feelings of coziness, nostalgia, and joy into the everyday, and there’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than to add a little festive magic to your regular routine.Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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At a later meeting, Roland Lescure, the industry and energy minister, raised his hand.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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If no Democrat comes to Trump’s aid on the things that matter most to him — a safe assumption — then the president cannot afford to lose four votes on executive branch and judicial nominees, or on the reconciliation packages that will address the border, taxes, spending, and energy.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
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The bride learned of this change of plans ahead of the first look and immediately asked for a walkie-talkie to chat with Alex.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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The two continued their playful competition, tossing darts and chatting more about the Earthshot Prize and its vision.Erin Hill, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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But if global warming gets out of hand, warming four or five degrees Celsius, as many as 30% of species could be at risk.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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While it’s marketed as a fall scent, this crowd-pleaser will also warm your home’s ambience at the holidays.Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Clips shared to the account show him on walks in a meadow, through fields and on the beach, being a pampered passenger on car rides, and being showered with love, treats and attention.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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This toy has different-sized sliders for hiding treats and a center squeaker button to keep him engaged.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is a watershed moment that underscores the need for democracies to defend their institutions with vigor and resolve.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Detroit Free Press William Roberts, a political animal who loved Walled Lake, his wife and serving the Lord with equal vigor, died Saturday after a long illness.M.L. Elrick, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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