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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
More than 200 million gallons of wastewater gushed into the 383-mile-long river, while state and national authorities argue over cleanup.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Fellow cast members Robin Thede and Annie Gonzalez, who play Brenda Phelps and Treese Moore, respectively, gushed over the duo's onscreen chemistry.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
More than 200 million gallons of wastewater gushed into the Potomac in recent weeks.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Gilmore’s tenor gushed, demonically divine.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Popular dishes include the hot honey pizza and hot Italian sandwiches, and pizza lovers gushed about the bold pizza sauce.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Swift gushed in a pre-recorded video message.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The couple gushed about their relationship during the interview.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Investment by oil companies gushed in response.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Fellow cast members Robin Thede and Annie Gonzalez, who play Brenda Phelps and Treese Moore, respectively, gushed over the duo's onscreen chemistry.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
More than 200 million gallons of wastewater gushed into the Potomac in recent weeks.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Gilmore’s tenor gushed, demonically divine.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Popular dishes include the hot honey pizza and hot Italian sandwiches, and pizza lovers gushed about the bold pizza sauce.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
Swift gushed in a pre-recorded video message.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
The couple gushed about their relationship during the interview.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Investment by oil companies gushed in response.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushed
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Alana MacLean poured in a career-high 29 points and Kailey VonHandorf backed her with 19 to lead Fontbonne over Lexington, 57-36.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Leonard poured in 31 points on 11-of-13 shooting (6 for 7 from 3-point range) across a 12-minute span to remember.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That line drive aside, Judge raved about Cole’s outing.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The coaching staff raved about his ability to compete at a high level.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The order did not last long, however, as lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly in dramatic overnight scenes, pushing past troops sent there by Yoon and voting unanimously against it in an emergency session.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon’s martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No matter the title, Kim is the perfect choice, Nancy Laturno enthused.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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He’s enthused about the early work he’s done with new pitching director Frank Anderson, pitching coach Justin Meccage and assistant Christian Wonders.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Gushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gushed. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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