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as in poured
to flow out in great quantities or with force
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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as in raved
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 gushed
Another group gushed over the performances of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford, all of whom scored for England.
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Elsewhere, in the story published Tuesday, Holland gushed about how the couple supported each other behind the camera.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Mariska Hargitay gushed about her husband Peter Hermann in a new interview.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 June 2026
When the movie premiered in Los Angeles in November 2024, Grande gushed about him to Entertainment Tonight.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The insider added that the mom-to-be repeatedly gushed over the ornate decorations.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Knight gushed about his tag team partner.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Stammen then gushed again about Waldron stepping up to save what are now his fellow relievers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the privacy of the talent section, CBS anchor Gayle King gushed to Dimoldenberg and comedian Caleb Hearon, who stars as Charlie in the sequel.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Elsewhere, in the story published Tuesday, Holland gushed about how the couple supported each other behind the camera.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
Mariska Hargitay gushed about her husband Peter Hermann in a new interview.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 June 2026
When the movie premiered in Los Angeles in November 2024, Grande gushed about him to Entertainment Tonight.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
The insider added that the mom-to-be repeatedly gushed over the ornate decorations.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Knight gushed about his tag team partner.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Stammen then gushed again about Waldron stepping up to save what are now his fellow relievers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
In the privacy of the talent section, CBS anchor Gayle King gushed to Dimoldenberg and comedian Caleb Hearon, who stars as Charlie in the sequel.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushed
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Good old Michelob beer sold in red, white, and blue cans poured from the concessions; helicopters choppered overhead for a flyover and movie stars got face time.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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From hand pumps in British pubs to wet foam in Czech cafes, beer is poured a variety of ways throughout the world and in various glassware.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Union has raved about the casual chain on social media.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The Royals have raved about Avila’s stuff since signing him as an international free agent in 2018.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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City leaders and entrepreneurs have rushed to embrace the games, staging watch parties, block festivals and bar takeovers.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Law enforcement agencies across the world have rushed to integrate AI into their investigations, promising faster arrests and higher case closure rates.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
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For Valentine's Day 2026, the retailer released a confetti glass icon candle that shoppers drooled over.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Fighter Josh Hokit drooled at the weigh-in in front of the Lincoln Memorial.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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First, Tyler Herro has 33 million reasons to be enthused, as in his salary for the coming season, in the final year of what was a generous contract extension offered four years ago against the Heat.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The pair are enthused to have a premiere at a major event and think now is a time that Brazilian stories, like Oscar nominee The Secret Agent, are having a moment.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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“Gushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gushed. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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