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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
arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
Michiganders saw gas prices drop over the past week and, with July Fourth weekend travel behind us, could see even lower prices.
—Allana Smith, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Wearing a microphone for the 4 Nations final against Canada, Tkachuk, along with his brother Brady and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, were recorded on the Team U.S. bench gassing up Slavin for one of his signature skills.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Moser said pipes to support water, electricity and gas have been brought in and that the previously uneven golf course terrain has been leveled.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
Michiganders saw gas prices drop over the past week and, with July Fourth weekend travel behind us, could see even lower prices.
—Allana Smith, Freep.com, 7 July 2025
Verb
The format brought new energy and understanding into their catalogs, all while the pair gassed each other up as virtuoso live performers.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
Wearing a microphone for the 4 Nations final against Canada, Tkachuk, along with his brother Brady and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, were recorded on the Team U.S. bench gassing up Slavin for one of his signature skills.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
Noun
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In the absence of evidence, Trump always rushes in with rhetoric.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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In recent years, many of Ye’s public outbursts have had antisemitic rhetoric.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The bill also underwent more changes in a last-minute replacement version, including the removal of a punishing tax on wind and solar energy as well as a pareback of the bill’s cuts to clean energy subsidies.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Composting in overly wet areas can slow down the composting process and lead to smelly compost. Locations that are exposed to strong winds can also be challenging to compost in and should be avoided if possible.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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The things that bring us joy come out early in life.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But that joy cracked under the weight of what came next.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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You are not only welcomed but encouraged to bring bold energy to all of these magical experiences!—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Think of it like chatting with a designer about your dream home.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Suge Knight recalled his final moments by 2Pac’s side in September 1996 while chatting from behind bars with People in a story published Tuesday (July 1).—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
Verb
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These were mood amplifiers, filling in the silence where Drake’s voice trailed off, and warming the edges of his restraint.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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The fact that the snow halted operations raises questions about the array's operations as the climate warms.—
María de los Ángeles Orfila,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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This Tonight Show segment started off with a delightful treat for any Anthony Bourdain heads in the audience.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Two years ago the treat scored a lot of free publicity when photos of megastar Swift and fellow entertainer Selena Gomez licking a Bomb Pop at Swift’s annual Fourth of July bash went viral.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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Severe and repeated cases of scale can cause branches to die and reduce a tree’s overall vigor.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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