as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
he likes to go out and get gassed on weekends
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as in chatted
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 warmed
slang
to give satisfaction to
a swinging jazz set that really gassed the crowd
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Recent Examples of gassed
Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2022
One positive for the gassed defense is that their run of playing elite-mobility quarterbacks gets snapped by facing lead-footed Joe Burrow.
—Keven Lerner, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2022
This exercise selection is great for a circuit, since even though there’s little rest between moves, your lower body won’t be too gassed.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 15 June 2022
Videos posted online show protesters scrambling through streets while taking fire from security forces and being tear-gassed.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
The Huskies no longer looked gassed in the fourth quarter, no longer beaten down or easily trapped.
—Dom Amore, courant.com, 21 Feb. 2022
Hundreds of protesters were ticketed, fined, or tear-gassed.
—Grayson Quay, The Week, 13 Feb. 2022
Members of the society watched as Black men and women were shot and killed, protesters of the shootings were tear-gassed and white rioters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.
—The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2021
Their standoff is interrupted by the appearance of other rioters, one of whom has been tear-gassed.
—Nick Schager, EW.com, 27 Sep. 2021
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The Pats were no better after that touchdown, another three-and-out that didn’t net a single yard, a 1:23 possession that brought a gassed defense back on the field.
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Be aware of the regulations and know that being drunk in public will almost certainly result in jail time and fines.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Officers found Stewart drunk behind the wheel of a 2021 Honda Civic.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this season, Norris chatted with The Hollywood Reporter and reflected on everything he’s accomplished this year with the team.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
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While some attendees stayed for desserts, others mingled and chatted rather than immediately heading out.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Coat finger tips in warmed coconut oil and apply to scalp, using it as a slip for the massage.Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Dec. 2024
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Since 1979, the Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the global average.Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
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But the Warehouse District opening that likely excited the city’s residents the most was the November 8 opening of Willie Mae’s NOLA, the relocated and renamed temple of fried chicken, following the fire two years ago that closed its original Tremé location Willie Mae’s Scotch House.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee, known for its fried chicken, plans to open its first Oregon location in Hillsboro early next year.Meira Gebel, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Prince Harry briefly talked father-son rivalry in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment on his new Netflix show Polo, released Tuesday.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Boone Found Guilty of Suffocating Boyfriend to Death by Leaving Him Inside Zipped Suitcase Boone claimed the two were playing a drunken game of hide-and-seek.KC Baker, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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The night unraveled into a drunken game of William Tell, with Vollmer daring her husband to shoot a whiskey glass off the top of her head.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024
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The Judging Panel described the Reposado as expressing: A smooth mouthfeel with mellow, slightly spiced notes of green agave, earthy wet stone, and black pepper, while hints of caramel, cooked agave, honey, tobacco, and cherry add complexity, rounded out by a subtle oak finish.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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And though the construction proved too rigid to slip them on and off hands-free, the extra support and durability is a bonus for use in wet or icy conditions.Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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The sheriff added that, based on a preliminary investigation, the driver didn’t appear to be impaired.David Chiu, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Police arrested Cuadrado, who lives in Castle Hill, following the accident and charged him with criminally negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter, vehicular assault, driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired.Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Gassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gassed. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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