GUSHED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

gushed

verb

past tense of gush

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 Despite only sharing a handful of photos of Dean over the years, Parton gushed about her love for her husband many times. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 Two days after Bieniemy’s return, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gushed over his offensive coordinator while speaking with the media. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Newlywed Travis Kelce gushed about his Madison Square Garden wedding to Taylor Swift while gearing up for his 14th season in the NFL. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 On July 20, the 58-year-old Wilson Philips singer shared a selfie on Facebook in which she was seen with the 63-year-old retired actress and gushed over her encounter with one of her childhood idols. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

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The great Dolly Parton died earlier this week and tributes have poured in from across the country.

— The NPR Network, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Gabby Williams poured in 16 on four made three-pointers and Tiffany Hayes led the bench unit with 12 points.

— Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of poured

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Not that the visitors, who raved about the concrete columns and chalk statues, seemed to have cared.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Beck raved about his kickoffs, saying Parish’s poor field position was a major factor; all six went into the end zone.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of raved

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The baby was last, which might have been why doctors were able to briefly restart a heartbeat once he was rushed to the hospital after his father returned home.

— Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Security cameras on the Chinese side of the border captured people running from a wall of debris as floodwaters rushed through a border crossing, sweeping away vehicles and buildings.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rushed

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Who had broken a wrist on the back-yard flagstones, drooled cherry medicine down her sleeping face on the car ride back from the hospital.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of drooled

Verb

The Treasury’s move comes just weeks after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh had enthused over financial markets being freed of forward guidance.

— Christopher Anstey, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Specifically, Higgins, Roy, Ted, Rebecca, and Keeley have to endure a team shareholders meeting; the shareholders are less than enthused about the women’s team.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

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