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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
Mariska Hargitay gushed about her husband Peter Hermann in a new interview.
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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
Miller gushed about the financial investment the Wings ownership has made, allowing for global travel to scout talent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The Penguins’ leaders have gushed all season about the group of players with which president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas has surrounded them.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Miller gushed about the financial investment the Wings ownership has made, allowing for global travel to scout talent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The Penguins’ leaders have gushed all season about the group of players with which president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas has surrounded them.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushed
Verb
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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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Editors raved about the texture and mouthfeel of this cottage cheese.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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One Amazon shopper, who wore them on both a flight and a road trip, raved that the pants never wrinkled, which is especially valuable when living out of a suitcase.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Brandon Nimmo rushed over to check on him after the play was over.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Last week, Illinois lawmakers wrapped up another budget season with late-night negotiations, rushed votes and major spending decisions made in the final hours before adjournment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Verb
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For years, college coaches and NBA scouts have drooled over the potential of Stokes, a likely 2027 lottery pick.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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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 15 Jun. 2026.
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