enthuse

Definition of enthusenext
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car

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Recent Examples of enthuse While some bought into the hype, setting alarms for ticket sales and marking their 2026 calendars, others were less than enthused. Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 He’s enthused about the early work he’s done with new pitching director Frank Anderson, pitching coach Justin Meccage and assistant Christian Wonders. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026 Not everyone is enthused by their comeback, and challenges remain. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 As that might lead you to expect, there’s not much to be wildly enthused about here, past the representational plane. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthuse
Verb
  • Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
  • When the schedule dropped, network brass had to be drooling over this matchup.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Since his 12-for-25, two-interception start against Texas in 2024 — oh, how long ago that feels — both Billy Napier’s and Sumrall’s staffs have raved about his improvement.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Former defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who also left the Dolphins amid the change from ex-coach Mike McDaniel to new coach Jeff Hafley, also raved about Goode defensively by season’s end.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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  • And the casting of her onscreen son could not have been better, the actress gushes.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Water gushed through Sidecca’s ceiling.
    Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Asparagus fern is very tolerant of indoor living, doesn't fuss too much about watering schedules, and can make do with less-than-ideal lighting conditions.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Your son is fussing in his car seat.
    Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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