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also gasses
as in joys
slang
a source of great satisfaction
that movie with the spectacular special effects was a gas
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or gasses
1
as in chats
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 delights
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gases
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The Obama administration’s scientific review and adoption of the greenhouse gas endangerment rule in 2009 formed the basis for using the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon dioxide, methane and other planet-warming gases.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
This classification gave environmental agencies the means to create standards around these gases.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
That probability will only increase as humans continue to burn fossil fuels and blanket the planet with more heat-trapping gases, researchers added.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of focusing on common gases like water vapor or carbon monoxide, the scientists searched for sulfur-bearing molecules — elements that typically begin as solid grains in a young protoplanetary disk and thus suggest the planet formed through core accretion, according to the statement.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, this requires surfacing or operating at shallow depths, using a snorkel system that draws in air and vents exhaust gases while the diesel generators are running.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Flaring involves burning off residual vapors or gases in a safe manner to depressurize them and prevent explosions or accidents.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Losurdo, a doctoral student in materials and plasma physics at the University of Sydney, used simple gases and electricity to re-create conditions usually found in the vicinity of stars and supernovas to produce a tiny amount of cosmic dust.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Mia, who is now in the inner circle and has enlisted her ex, Andre, to retrieve Bradley when she is released, will attend the opera separately so Alex can meet with Ivanov to talk about a deal while Mia gasses up the mistress.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The Obama administration’s scientific review and adoption of the greenhouse gas endangerment rule in 2009 formed the basis for using the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon dioxide, methane and other planet-warming gases.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2026
This classification gave environmental agencies the means to create standards around these gases.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
That probability will only increase as humans continue to burn fossil fuels and blanket the planet with more heat-trapping gases, researchers added.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead of focusing on common gases like water vapor or carbon monoxide, the scientists searched for sulfur-bearing molecules — elements that typically begin as solid grains in a young protoplanetary disk and thus suggest the planet formed through core accretion, according to the statement.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, this requires surfacing or operating at shallow depths, using a snorkel system that draws in air and vents exhaust gases while the diesel generators are running.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Flaring involves burning off residual vapors or gases in a safe manner to depressurize them and prevent explosions or accidents.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Losurdo, a doctoral student in materials and plasma physics at the University of Sydney, used simple gases and electricity to re-create conditions usually found in the vicinity of stars and supernovas to produce a tiny amount of cosmic dust.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Using new transit spectra from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the researchers argued that the data were consistent with dimethyl sulfide, and possibly dimethyl disulfide — gases that on Earth are strongly associated with marine biology.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Mia, who is now in the inner circle and has enlisted her ex, Andre, to retrieve Bradley when she is released, will attend the opera separately so Alex can meet with Ivanov to talk about a deal while Mia gasses up the mistress.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gases
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Shot by Will Warr, the video showed the princess with Prince William and their three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, in the woods of Norfolk, celebrating everyday joys and moments of happiness.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
5 Feb. 2026
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Before the attack, Williams had been enjoying all the joys of motherhood.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Jarrett frequently appears in her videos, including sit-down Q&A chats the couple films together.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Host Mary Louise Kelly chats with national security correspondent Greg Myre and books and culture reporter Andrew Limbong about some of their favorite books and authors in the world of espionage fiction.—
December 29,
NPR,
29 Dec. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Eva’s romance with her husband, Franklin Plaskett, delights and amazes her.—
Adelle Waldman,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Betsy’s culinary team also prepares homemade dog treats that are offered at the registration desk.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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During the Season of Love promotion, Ziggi’s Reward members can earn layered rewards as visits add up – from an early buy-one-get-one beverage reward to surprise sweet treats, bonus loyalty points and free drinks.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Epstein converses with Summers Larry Summers, Clinton’s Treasury secretary and the director of the National Economic Council under former President Obama, corresponded with Epstein numerous times via email.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
13 Nov. 2025
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That prompted Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last February to call on insurers to pay 100% of their policyholders’ contents coverage limits without a detailed inventory, noting some already did.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The cooler chills contents down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, so there is no need for ice!—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2024
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Take your pick from full-on Swahili feasts to meal-in-one salads for days out in the bush.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Grove could also complement existing community programming— such as the Kite & Bike Festival, the BAMS Festival, and Juneteenth — while hosting regular cultural feasts that reflect the city’s diversity.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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And no one talks much about that.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy, who is in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and heroin, talks frequently about his own struggles with substance use.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Gases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gases. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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