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Definition of gushnext
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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
The gush of new money stands to drive up the cost of homes in neighborhoods already in hot demand, echoing a pattern that has occurred in the San Francisco Bay Area. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Every song hits with the same indistinguishable gush of pleasant pixels. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Verb
The Queens rapper continued the love affair, gushing about the president. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026 Polling suggests a tight race, and millions of dollars have gushed into Kansas, flooding the state's airwaves with anti-Marshall and anti-Hamilton ads. — Riley Callanan, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
Noun
  • This changes the flow of water close to the vessel’s surface, creating a gas-liquid mixture that reduces frictional resistance.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This layout provides for a wonderful open flow that is perfect for daily living or entertaining.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The chemical and environmental engineers found a way to transform tough composite waste into high-value manufacturing materials using a brief burst of extreme heat.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Still a low-churn environment The burst of optimism, however, comes with some caveats.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Democratic Party saw the seat as flippable and poured a late infusion of cash into Rodriguez’ campaign coffers.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, government agencies and state funds poured money into Ueno.
    — EMILIO SANABRIA, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Dogs that spend time outdoors, shed heavily, drool frequently, or have accidents may need more frequent cleaning.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Decades of mismanagement and corruption have hollowed out Venezuela’s oil industry, while a government crackdown and an economic crisis led to a mass exodus.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • However, how much of that exodus was caused by the wealth tax remains disputed.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Iranian state media reported explosions being heard on the islands of Qeshm and Hengam in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and in the nearby mainland area of Bandar Abbas.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In August, 38 people were killed when a Russian drone strike on an ammunition depot near the capital triggered a large fire and multiple explosions that lasted hours in a residential area near Kyiv.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Kansas defensive end Leroy Harris III’s assignment was to rush the passer on the most pivotal play of the Jayhawks’ 33-32 loss to UCF on Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Riley rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns, added 88 receiving yards and a receiving TD, and returned a kickoff 20 yards — good for 300 all-purpose yards and three total scores.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Tight end Days after two coaches raved about him, Kacmarek’s snap count dropped to 20.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Why do customers rave about Jim Pasternak’s Donuts with a Twist mobile food trailer?
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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