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Recent Examples of gasp
Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Then players from both sidelines began rushing to the field for a lot of pushing and shoving and even (gasp) tackling when there wasn’t supposed to be any of that for these sessions.
—Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Their difficult, high-flying act left the judges and live audience gasping.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Residents complained to the British press about the associated inconvenience, recounting road closures (leading to, gasp, wet crops), bad American driving, and an indiscreet Secret Service presence.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
Then players from both sidelines began rushing to the field for a lot of pushing and shoving and even (gasp) tackling when there wasn’t supposed to be any of that for these sessions.
—Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
After a moment, the woman gasped for air.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Their difficult, high-flying act left the judges and live audience gasping.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gasp
Verb
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Our elders know how to make tools and sealskin pants the right way.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Howard’s best comedies have a light, almost effortless touch, but this one is panting and gasping essentially from the opening frames.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Grammy-winning artist, who testified over two days in the trial last week, reacted with a sigh of relief to the verdict.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Whatever, it was greeted with a collective sigh of relief.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Just seven seconds into the second quarter, Beck heaved the first touchdown pass of his Miami career to freshman slot receiver Malachi Toney, a product of Plantation American Heritage and UM’s top receiver Sunday with six catches for 82 yards and the score.—
Susan Miller Degnan,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Since 2023, the actor has regularly been photographed at the Studio City Farmers Market, arms—and Bode tote—heaving with tulips, pincushions, sunflowers, and sea lavender.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Davis remembers hearing the whispers of concern.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Well, the test screening whisper network has said glowing things about it so far.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The hyperactive plotting runs on hyperventilating prose.—
Book Marks
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some may also hyperventilate, which can lead to fainting as well.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mindy does have a heart murmur that will need to be kept an eye on with her future vet but that does not slow her down.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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There were murmurs in the organization about whether the pain in his knee was not the result of injury, but rather disinterest.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shot against the stunning backdrops of New Zealand, the campaign shows how even the smallest moments of a morning ritual — from the hiss of steam to the first swirl of crema — can embody calm and indulgence.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Bose and the Sony earbuds introduce a layer of hiss to the audio, which detracts from how natural their transparency modes sound.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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High in the hills near the Myanmar border, Ban Rak Thai greets the morning with the smell of oolong and the soft rustle of tea leaves.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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As Denver’s locker room echoes with the empty rustles of equipment staffers, Jahdae Barron lingers.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Gasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasp. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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