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
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  • These plants contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause unpleasant symptoms for dogs and cats alike, such as drooling, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rhythm, and even some neurologic signs.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Chewing on the bulbs can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, profuse drooling and burns to the mouth.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • Coaches praise each other Hoiberg raved about the job McCollum has done in his first season at Iowa and throughout his career.
    Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • At 21 years old the hype train is rolling in the game of baseball as everyone (front office, scouts, coaches and players) continues to rave about the outfielder.
    Dan Roche, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.
    Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Crude oil, natural gas and fracking water gushed out of the well April 6-10 in 2025 near Galeton in Weld County.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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  • Ever the dedicated mother, Stacy runs to her adult daughter’s aid, fussing at her for not using a driver for her errands.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The crime went unsolved for many years, prompting Mason to start making this movie in the early 2000s, and the immediate conclusion to jump to is that the LAPD maybe wasn’t too fussed about it.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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