1
as in flow
a flowing or going out
the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water
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2
as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
with his customary gush of tears, he once again begged his long-suffering wife to stay
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as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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Recent Examples of gush
Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
His importance to the team is immense, which is why the front office and coaching staff gush about his role.
—Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 6 May 2025
Add in excellent role players – some of whom Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has gushed about this week – like De’Andre Hunter, Max Strus, Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro, Sam Merrill, and Ty Jerome, and an elite squad is formed.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Noun
But then the door opened, and a gush of wind terrified him.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
His importance to the team is immense, which is why the front office and coaching staff gush about his role.
—Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
The strikes on Tuesday followed attacks on a military warehouse near the airport, civilian infrastructure and an oil depot on the southern outskirts of the city on Sunday and Monday, which sent vast plumes gushing into the sky.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 6 May 2025
Add in excellent role players – some of whom Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has gushed about this week – like De’Andre Hunter, Max Strus, Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro, Sam Merrill, and Ty Jerome, and an elite squad is formed.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
Noun
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What’s needed is sharper context in the flow of work.—
Saurabh Jain,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Go with the flow, but not toward the beach: Trying to swim directly toward the beach when caught in a rip current is futile and exhausting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Whimsical, preppy, and versatile, these hues add a burst of freshness into any space, designers say.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Verb
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My father, who’d graduated a few years earlier with a business degree, was living in a mobile home next to his parents’ house, bouncing from one job to the next — pouring concrete here, driving a delivery truck there — while helping out on his father’s farm.—
Rickey Fayne,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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From that time on, almost every startup is AI-focused, venture capital has poured millions into this technology, and most forward-thinking and innovative companies want to implement AI into their workflows and operations.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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My baby mutters and drool drips down his chin from his new molar.—
Jessica Slice,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Collectors drool over the wrist watch from the ‘60s.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The economy, one of the reasons for the exodus of up to 8 million Venezuelans in recent years, is in shambles.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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And yes, some gang members used the exodus to sneak into America.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to the fatalities, over 260 people were injured in the explosions, and at least 17 people lost limbs.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Residents living near Srinagar city’s airport, which is also an air base, said they were rattled by the explosions and booming sound of jets.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Verb
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While some were rushing to a last-minute facial or doing one final fitting, friends of LaQuan Smith took the night before the Met as a chance to unwind before the big day.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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That high prices foretell lower prices rates more discussion as Republicans and conservatives rush to anoint former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chairman.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Verb
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In April 2024, Yelp named it one of the best brunch spots in the United States as people went online to rave about the food, customer service and outdoor seating, McClatchy News reported.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
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Redick has used the term to describe the Lakers’ video coordinators, to rave about Portland’s Toumani Camara’s defense and the impact of Jarred Vanderbilt’s return from injury.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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