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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
The insider added that the mom-to-be repeatedly gushed over the ornate decorations.
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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
Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Tyrone Phillips of Little Rock recently gushed about the pace and quality of his recent bass fishing trips to Lake Hamilton.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
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
Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Tyrone Phillips of Little Rock recently gushed about the pace and quality of his recent bass fishing trips to Lake Hamilton.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushed
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That’s why the state’s nonpartisan watchdog, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, quickly poured cold water on Newsom’s good-news budget moment.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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No one poured school fees or study-abroad plane tickets or holidays in Málaga and Mérida into her.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Jets coach Aaron Glenn raved about Smith’s command of the huddle, his grasp of the offense, his ability to make sure everyone is in the right place and knows where they’re supposed to be.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Lohner gets the nod for the moment after Payton raved about him earlier in May, especially because Payton was particularly impressed with Lohner’s physicality and blocking.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Paige was rushed to the hospital where she was declared dead.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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During a June 25, 2024, international soccer match, referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field due to heat illness and had to be rushed to the hospital.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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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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Waddingham is less enthused about the idea of Ted (played by Sudeikis) and Rebecca hooking up, despite some of the fan base fantasizing about the prospect.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Much like today, people who are excited about smart home tech will likely go big on it, while those who aren’t as enthused may pass it over.—
Madeline Bilis,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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“Gushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gushed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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