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noun

ˈgas How to pronounce gas (audio)
Definition of gasnext
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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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verb

1
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
Noun
Meanwhile, average gas prices are now over $4 per gallon, the highest level ever recorded for this time of year, according to GasBuddy, an app for tracking gas prices. — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 An individual plume may release as much as 882 lbs (400 kg) of nitrogen gas per second. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
The flames reached an ammonia line, which started off-gassing and led to several small explosions, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 Delivering epic news to your Chinese American family and friends looks nothing like those American families on TV that gas you up, throw you a party, and brag to all their friends. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gas
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gas
  1. rhetoric
  2. wind
  3. joy
  4. energy
  5. chat
  6. warm
  7. hot air
  8. treat
Noun
  • The ad led Democratic and Republican House leadership to condemn the antisemitic rhetoric targeting Fine.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Republicans who claim that democratic socialists are like communists are either misinformed or deliberately using misleading rhetoric for political advantage.
    — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhetoric
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  • The new system is currently located about 330 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds of 45 mph.
    — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • As of Sunday morning, the Hawk Fire was 0% contained and was moving in different directions as the winds changed, complicating the fight.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of wind
Noun
  • For many, Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is synonymous with summer which makes Son Ermità like the thrill of the first dip in the sea in the morning or the joy of the last swim at dusk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Offer one useful idea, keep the plan simple, and save space for joy too.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of joy
Noun
  • Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a kids water park for the more rambunctious members of the family to get their energy out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • The group usually sees two or three families each time, inviting them to chat and get connected with the organization and other mutual aid groups.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Catherine doesn’t share about her life right away, instead choosing to chat about Jean’s canning abilities.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of chat
Verb
  • At these deep-sea mineral formations, a rich chemical brew, warmed by volcanic activity, spills out over the ocean floor.
    — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Winter is the fastest-warming season for most of the US, according to an analysis from the non-profit research group Climate Central.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of warm
Noun
  • Today, it’s billed as the world’s largest free hot air balloon event, attracting up to 100 balloons and more than 150,000 spectators.
    — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Ceilings were also often taller, to spread hot air out and encourage it to rise.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hot air
Noun
  • Families filled the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne over April spring break, where a $100 million transformation made the island hotel absolutely glisten (the daily treat-and-cocktail cart in the lobby also helped).
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ice cream was a rare and expensive treat for centuries because of the difficulty of storing ice.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gas. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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