variants
also gasses
as in delights
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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2
as in warms
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gases
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
If the team finds irrefutable signs of an atmosphere, even more Webb telescope observations could be warranted in the hopes of detecting specific chemical signatures of gases such as methane, which is associated with life on Earth.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Manabe’s model offered a way to test the greenhouse effect — the century-old idea that certain gases trap heat that would otherwise be radiated from Earth back to space.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
LanzaTech uses a myriad of feedstocks in its bioreactors, from raw municipal solid waste to agricultural and forestry residues to waste gases from steel, ferroalloy, and chemical refineries.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Any liquid water on TRAPPIST-1 e would be accompanied by a greenhouse effect, which would involve various gases, especially carbon dioxide, keeping the atmosphere stable and the planet warm.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Here on Earth, our thin atmosphere, dominated by nitrogen and oxygen gases, holds the key evidence that an alien civilization would need to determine that yes, our world is teeming with life.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
When the lungs lose their ability to exchange gases, organs receive less oxygen.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
If there is an atmosphere present, the signal looks noticeably different than that from a bare rock, such as Mercury, as the light passes through the atmosphere and is scattered by any gases afloat in the alien skies, a process called transmission spectroscopy.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
This architecture allows gases to flow freely, improving heat distribution and increasing mechanical stability.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
If the team finds irrefutable signs of an atmosphere, even more Webb telescope observations could be warranted in the hopes of detecting specific chemical signatures of gases such as methane, which is associated with life on Earth.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Manabe’s model offered a way to test the greenhouse effect — the century-old idea that certain gases trap heat that would otherwise be radiated from Earth back to space.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
LanzaTech uses a myriad of feedstocks in its bioreactors, from raw municipal solid waste to agricultural and forestry residues to waste gases from steel, ferroalloy, and chemical refineries.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Any liquid water on TRAPPIST-1 e would be accompanied by a greenhouse effect, which would involve various gases, especially carbon dioxide, keeping the atmosphere stable and the planet warm.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Here on Earth, our thin atmosphere, dominated by nitrogen and oxygen gases, holds the key evidence that an alien civilization would need to determine that yes, our world is teeming with life.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 10 Sep. 2025
When the lungs lose their ability to exchange gases, organs receive less oxygen.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
If there is an atmosphere present, the signal looks noticeably different than that from a bare rock, such as Mercury, as the light passes through the atmosphere and is scattered by any gases afloat in the alien skies, a process called transmission spectroscopy.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gases
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Barbecue fans can now sample these stylish delights 50% more often, for as of Labor Day weekend Barbs accomplished a long-time goal and is now open on Fridays as well as Saturdays and Sundays.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The rest of us are strolling into fall with an eye to earthly delights.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of the three new global ambassadors for BOSS Bottled Beyond, Maluma chats behind-the-scenes of shooting the new campaign with Bradley Cooper and Vinicius Júnior.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Below, Dev Hynes chats with Billboard about how his new Blood Orange record came together, and how aging and nostalgia inspired his rawest album yet.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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In conventional design, a nuclear submarine uses a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) to generate heat by fission, which then warms water in a closed primary loop.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Erin was a frightening peek into a new world order of how strong Atlantic storms are becoming as the planet warms.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These enormous mounds of debris left over from the feasts contained thousands of bones.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Communal feasts in century-old homes, polished raw bars, and menus that balance nostalgia with creative ambition can all be found in Music City.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s the at-bat teammates and coaches gush about, though, the one Noel makes sure gets mentioned when anyone talks to him about his epic blast.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Devin Harris talks Nowitzki on Amazon Prime Nowitzki is preparing to join Amazon Prime’s new NBA studio show, which will include Taylor Rooks and Steve Nash, among others.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Getting a smart little minicomputer in your ear at HearingLife Hearing Aid Center starts with an online hearing test, then fitting you with a device that suits your life.—
Shawn Price,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Buttler had rediscovered his zing in recent innings, while Salt’s brutal approach suits the shorter white-ball format.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The free festival will include farm-stand produce, cider treats, local artisans and live music.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Farther along, candies are packed into boxes by hand, readying them to join the roughly 3 million treats Rebecca Ruth sells each year.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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“Gases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gases. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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