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as in flow
a flowing or going out
the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water
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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
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
While emergency repair crews from Citizens Energy Group were driving to the scene, one car drove into the hole and had to be towed out as water gushed across the street.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Noun
For me, this response kicks in during intense moments in surgery — such as seeing an unexpected gush of bleeding.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Payton, Joseph and a variety of players have gushed over Barron’s natural instincts and versatility, but there’s a ton on the Texas standout’s plate between learning both inside and outside spots.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
While emergency repair crews from Citizens Energy Group were driving to the scene, one car drove into the hole and had to be towed out as water gushed across the street.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
Noun
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That’s because the quick-drying fabric of these pants is perforated throughout, promoting air flow on hot, humid days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Six bombs or missiles reportedly targeted entry and exit points to block attempts to evacuate the building and disrupt air flow inside.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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The raging river bursts from its banks around this time, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Slowly pour over cake mix to cover dry ingredients.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Once footage of the performance hit the Internet and rave reviews appeared in the U.K. press, offers for festival and headlining gigs soon poured in, leaving the band stunned.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
Verb
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The signs of a dog that is overheating include unusually excess panting and rapid breathing, drooling, lethargy or disorientation, and if their gums are bright red.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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Panting, drooling, rapid heart rate and pale gums also point to the condition, and the dog may position its body in a downward-facing pose.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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In August 2023, Puck reported that Bieber was looking for a new management team and may have inadvertently led a mass exodus of musicians leaving Braun, like Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 July 2025
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For months, officials at FEMA have been warning that the agency is unprepared for disasters due to the mass exodus of experienced emergency managers and the looming threat of it being dismantled.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Yankees’ double-digit explosion on a rainy night provided plenty of breathing room for a bullpen that has been taxed and decimated by injuries.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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The Esparto Fire Protection District responded to the scene, but could not engage the explosions coming from within the warehouse, and so set about stopping the fire raging across the valley floor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Many organizations rush to implement tech without considering the impact on employee workflows, morale or training needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Neighbors quickly rushed to action, grabbing hoses and axes to help extract the plane’s passengers.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Bridges loved his infield range, and other scouts raved about his versatility in center field.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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While recently visiting the detention site, President Donald Trump raved about Alligator Alcatraz.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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