as in drooling
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
pundits who should have known better effused endlessly about this idealistic but naive senator
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Well, then it’s being stolen right out from under its retracting proboscis, which is actually just another drooling head that lives in its mouth.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025 -
The most common symptoms of teething include drooling, putting fingers or fists in their mouth, swollen or puffy gums, difficulty sleeping, crankiness and fussiness, per the institution.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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What Shoppers are Saying Walmart shoppers are raving about the Ezra Oversized Coffee Table in the product reviews for its style, quality, and value.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Avs have spent all training camp raving about the depth of their lineup.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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This shady ramble follows a beautiful stream to a gushing spring.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The rest of Swift’s time on the show was spent breaking down songs, debunking rumors, and gushing about Travis Kelce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Effusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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