gasped

VERB

draw breath in sharply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choke snort whoop

STRONG

blow convulse gulp heave inhale inspire pant puff respire sniffle wheeze

WEAK

catch one's breath fight for breath

Example Sentences

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I gasped and shook while reading the first few lines, but it became more like entertainment as the minutes passed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

"Muhammet hit the seagull!" he gasped, referring to the goalie.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

My eyes widened and I gasped, “Mine too!”

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

It is still a standout; I gasped when I saw it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

Mr. Morales gasped when he saw that it was empty.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney