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gush

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verb

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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
Vogue’s associate shopping director Talia Abbas gushes, highlighting the stunning colorways. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025 Fans, on the other hand, couldn’t help but gush. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
It’s also favored by model Salem Mitchell, who recently took to TikTok to gush about how this pick kept her flyaways at bay and her sew-in looking flawless all day (even in extremely humid, summer weather). Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026 McVay gushed about Scheelhaase last March. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
Noun
  • Now, authorities are stepping in to slow the flow, introducing new restrictions aimed at curbing day-trip tourism and easing pressure on the village.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Some of us had meticulous regimens (involving facials, veneers, and multiple hair and makeup trials) while others went with the flow (booking a hair appointment the day of).
    Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Richard, who had 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in the opening quarter, hit a three-pointer and had an assist in the Tigers' closing burst.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Also, some bursts showed strong circular polarization, a signal characteristic of magnetic processes.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • American oil companies were reluctant to pour money into Venezuela given the country’s crumbling infrastructure, its history of political instability, and the cost of refining its low-quality reserves.
    Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
  • And videos started pouring in showing just how messy and hostile the surge was.
    Eric Roper, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This indulgent treat already has fans drooling—and many Costco members have been running to their local bakeries to see if the Cookie Bar Cake is still in stock.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
  • That’s a job for Hankton, who will still have an immensely talented unit, one most coaches would drool over.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Truist details allegations against former bank executives Truist’s complaint paints a picture of betrayal and covert meetings preceding the exodus.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Six years after the pandemic reshaped the American map, the exodus from the nation’s largest coastal cities has not only persisted but also evolved to include a former boomtown.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Video footage that appeared to be taken at the scene captured loud blasts and the sky glowing following explosions that began around midnight and lasted about two hours in the area of Diori Hamani International Airport.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Jan. 2026
  • An explosion was reported at a metal fabricating plant on Thursday night in Pennsylvania, according to officials.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The woman was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries, according to police and the ski lift operator.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Feb. 2026
  • While this market has those preconditions—a revolutionary technology and spectacular profit growth—the cycle has not yet reached the terminal phase where insiders rush for the exits.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • She’s raved about the Sunday Riley Good Genes Serum that retails for $85—and this budget-friendly pick is packed with many of the same ingredients.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • While chatting with Esquire for their March cover story, the Don't Be Dumb artist, 37, raved over his three children — sons Riot, 2, and RZA, 3½ and daughter Rocki, 4 months.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

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

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