variants
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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variants
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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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, 2 Apr. 2026
That region is critical for detecting gases like carbon dioxide and methane.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
This matter is the result of gases emitted by the Saturnian moons, particularly Enceladus, which is known to spray out icy plumes that originate from its subsurface ocean.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s one that involves moving the Moon around the Earth to understand its phases, and another in which players manipulate light and gases to understand spectroscopy – the study of how light interacts with matter.
—Jane Charlton, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
In those pioneer days of electric home refrigeration, everyone’s favorite new kitchen appliance relied on highly toxic, flammable, or corrosive gases to keep food chilled.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Today, two small new volcanoes are growing out of its bay, and another one called Kolumbo — capable of producing fearsome tsunamis and clouds of suffocating gases — lurks underwater just offshore.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The agency determined that gases that built up in the shield’s outer material did not vent properly, allowing pressure to accumulate.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 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
These gases absorb heat energy emitted from Earth’s surface and reradiate it back to the ground.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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, 2 Apr. 2026
That region is critical for detecting gases like carbon dioxide and methane.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
This matter is the result of gases emitted by the Saturnian moons, particularly Enceladus, which is known to spray out icy plumes that originate from its subsurface ocean.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s one that involves moving the Moon around the Earth to understand its phases, and another in which players manipulate light and gases to understand spectroscopy – the study of how light interacts with matter.
—Jane Charlton, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
In those pioneer days of electric home refrigeration, everyone’s favorite new kitchen appliance relied on highly toxic, flammable, or corrosive gases to keep food chilled.
—Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Today, two small new volcanoes are growing out of its bay, and another one called Kolumbo — capable of producing fearsome tsunamis and clouds of suffocating gases — lurks underwater just offshore.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The agency determined that gases that built up in the shield’s outer material did not vent properly, allowing pressure to accumulate.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 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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But this celebration of the joys (and practical value) of gardening is also laced with comedy, as Galifianakis cracks plenty of jokes with the experts and kids joining him amongst the greenery.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Barr opened up about her move to Texas and the joys she's experienced since making the lifestyle change and being outdoors in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Honey Cooper chats with Professor Nader Gergis before attending his class on Wednesday.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 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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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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This classic combination of chocolate pudding, crushed sandwich cookies, and gummies is a childhood favorite that still delights today.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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But a more fun route is to simply consume cold treats slower.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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Metro Diner and Cracker Barrel also provide multi-course feasts featuring ham or turkey.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Islamic cultures, pickles played a central role in Ramadan feasts, their tangy flavors providing refreshment after a day of fasting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Karim just talks to the camera about elephants in a conversational tone.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Karim simply talks to his camera in a conversational tone about the elephants at the San Diego Zoo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Gases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gases. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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