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Recent Examples of gasp
Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 June 2025
One of my favorite things is hearing the gasps — those moments when the audience realizes something that fans of the series will connect to immediately.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 22 July 2025
Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
If the person is not breathing or only gasping, CPR should begin immediately.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Especially when Carrie comes home and does the unthinkable of—gasp—removing her heels so as not to add to Duncan's stress over his new writing project.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 June 2025
One of my favorite things is hearing the gasps — those moments when the audience realizes something that fans of the series will connect to immediately.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
Onlookers gasped and seemed confused about what had happened.
—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
If the person is not breathing or only gasping, CPR should begin immediately.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gasp
Verb
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Made with a unique blend of European flax linen, viscose, and elastane, these roomy pants tout even more comfort thanks to their stretchy fabric.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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Read more Viral Woman Feeds Dog Common Treat—Then Every Owner's Worst Nightmare Unfolds Symptoms include excessive barking, whining, howling, destruction, house soiling and signs of psychological distress like panting, salivating and vomiting.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Cameras caught young Bennett in his tiny green tracksuit attempting to run up a hill and then stumbling onto all fours, drawing sighs from the crowd.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
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But the silver tsunami is upon us, and the feds seem to know it, and investigators at UC Irvine breathed a huge sigh of relief when a $21 million grant from the National Institute on Aging was renewed.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
16 July 2025
Verb
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With no time left on the clock, Stafford heaved a pass into the end zone.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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But over the last seven months, city workers have been heaving up roads, digging trenches, some 20-foot deep for catch basins, as part of the city’s $42.3 million commitment to upgrade the underground infrastructure.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Given the sequel’s summer publicity rounds — Sandler mentioned McDonough’s name on the Kelce brothers’ podcast, for one — the whispers around the real-life Happy Gilmore might start earlier than normal when school begins on Sept. 5.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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There was—according to the whispers—effectively a button the U.S. could press to control the aircraft bought and operated by recipient countries.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Breathing difficulties: The shock of sudden cold-water exposure can cause bouts of wheezing, gasping, and rapid breathing (hyperventilating).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 July 2025
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For full effect read it aloud and hyperventilate a little.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
19 May 2025
Noun
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By then, whispers that had already become a murmur turned into open chatter.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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His overdubbed bass lines, keyboard vamps and vocal murmurs often sounded like puzzle pieces from other songs.—
Jose Valentino Ruiz,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
Noun
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When that harmony hits, the sale becomes a symphony: the crack of the register, the rustle of the bag, the quiet thrill of being chosen.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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There was no answer, just a footstep behind him and the rustle of a dress.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Out comes another moan, this one closer to a laugh as Brandon’s face flashes a smile.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Suffice to say, the 2025 Cannes market will be filled with even more groans on moans than years past.—
Elsa Ramo,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Gasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasp. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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