gush 1 of 2

noun

Definition of gushnext
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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gush

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verb

ˈgəsh How to pronounce gush (audio)
1
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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2
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm he gushed about his favorite basketball player, calling him "the best there ever was"

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Recent Examples of gush
Noun
Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026 In terms of his musical accomplishments, Doug recalled witnessing other famous musicians gush over his father. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Throughout dinner, we’re interrupted by patrons ranging from Bessent—who stops by and offers a warm greeting—to a number of people who arrive in succession and appear to be gushing fans of the anchor, though Baier recognizes all of them by name. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026 During our first trip to Italy as a family, Leo gushed over every monument. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
  1. flow
  2. burst
  3. pour
  4. drool
  5. exodus
  6. explosion
  7. rush
  8. rave
Noun
  • Onshore flow lingers on Tuesday, then begins to lessen on Wednesday.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Each of these changes disrupted business, changed the flow of information, and required societies to adjust.
    — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of flow
Noun
  • This nebula, called the Red Spider Nebula, is scuttling around space while its central star, glowing bright red in the middle, ejects bursts of gas and dust.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
  • At the same time, the city has been marked with a recent burst of violence as some criticize Quiroz for failing to carry on her partner’s fight against crime.
    — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of burst
Verb
  • And the scant records around the outrageous boondoggle that poured more than $1 billion into a hellhole immigrant-detention camp in the Everglades point to him as the key engineer.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Britain wants to pour another £120 million — roughly $160 million — into a government lab that tests the world’s most powerful AI models, an infusion of cash that alone is more than 10 times the annual budget of its US counterpart.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of pour
Verb
  • Mix these finds into your work wardrobe or your off-duty ensembles—they’re versatile enough to do it all, and the festive palette is worth drooling over.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There was one of Melissa Gorga’s sprinkle cookies ground into the carpet, and there was Kelsey Swanson, passed out under the piano and drooling on the parquet.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of drool
Noun
  • Trump’s decimation of the federal bureaucracy, which included cutting thousands of jobs at the State Department, has triggered an unprecedented exodus from the Foreign Service.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Since a mass mobilization drive in 2022, which sparked a panicked exodus across its borders, Russia has relied mostly on large financial incentives to lure soldiers to fight.
    — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of exodus
Noun
  • Using the Gemini North telescope, Caiazzo and colleagues zoomed in on Pa 30, discovering knots along the strands of gas radiating out from the site of the cosmic explosion, like pearls on a string.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The explosion was set off in front of the local branch of Colombia's tax collection agency near the Francisco de Paula de Santander International bridge.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of explosion
Verb
  • Police detained Runa at the care home and took her away before her mother, who had rushed back to the facility upon hearing the news, had a chance to see her, Yoko recalled.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Hawkins, who entered the game leading the nation with 14 rushing TDs, also had scoring runs of 2 and 36 yards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of rush
Verb
  • The coach raved about the developments in Agyabeng’s decision-making quality and speed since being drafted by Sporting KC.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Online and elsewhere, fans raved about the experience, highlighting not just the sporting event itself but also Mexico City’s overall appeal as a host city, from its gastronomic attractions to its welcoming atmosphere for out-of-towners.
    — Alan Chazaro, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rave

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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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