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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  • Just how blessings work, the reviews are raving of blessings & miracles from this dish.
    Jenny Rosenstrach, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Shesterkin made 22 saves in net, and Sullivan raved about his work ethic and competitiveness in his postgame press conference.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • People called 911 to report gushing water, which Barash said would normally require at least one fire truck and one police officer to respond and investigate.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 31 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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