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as in flows
a flowing or going out
the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water
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as in bursts
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
with his customary gush of tears, he once again begged his long-suffering wife to stay
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as in pours
to flow out in great quantities or with force
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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as in raves
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 gushes
Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
One of the tenants testifying knows her from organizing and gushes at first sight.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
The lefty gushes whenever presented the chance to talk about his employer.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Vogue’s associate shopping director Talia Abbas gushes, highlighting the stunning colorways.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Colette, Culpo gushes, is also a fan of the changing table.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as blood gushes from the left side of his neck.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
In downtown Cheboygan, Michigan, water gushes over a dam, swirls violently around a pond and flows a mile and a half out to Lake Huron.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Christie regularly gushes over Thornton on Instagram.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
And the casting of her onscreen son could not have been better, the actress gushes.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
Anthony and Kate’s whereabouts are alluded to in the opening minutes of the season four premiere, as the Bridgerton family gushes over Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton’s (Luke Newton) baby boy, Elliott.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Over email, Walla gushes about his time working with Ratboys.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
Wilson gushes about Adebayo on Good Morning America.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2025
Daphne Nestled among the seafood joints and pub-grub eateries is this little farm-to-table outfit that DePledge gushes over.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Noun
On and around the dry lake bed, water gushes from wells into ditches to fields of tomatoes, cotton, almonds, grapes and other crops.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
One of the tenants testifying knows her from organizing and gushes at first sight.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
The lefty gushes whenever presented the chance to talk about his employer.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Vogue’s associate shopping director Talia Abbas gushes, highlighting the stunning colorways.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Colette, Culpo gushes, is also a fan of the changing table.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk can be seen reaching up with his right hand as blood gushes from the left side of his neck.
—Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
In downtown Cheboygan, Michigan, water gushes over a dam, swirls violently around a pond and flows a mile and a half out to Lake Huron.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Trump has made clear his disdain for NATO, his affection for Putin, gushes over autocrats, and withholds military support for Ukraine.
—Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026
Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Christie regularly gushes over Thornton on Instagram.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
And the casting of her onscreen son could not have been better, the actress gushes.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
Anthony and Kate’s whereabouts are alluded to in the opening minutes of the season four premiere, as the Bridgerton family gushes over Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton’s (Luke Newton) baby boy, Elliott.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Over email, Walla gushes about his time working with Ratboys.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
Wilson gushes about Adebayo on Good Morning America.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2025
Daphne Nestled among the seafood joints and pub-grub eateries is this little farm-to-table outfit that DePledge gushes over.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushes
Noun
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About 20% of the world's oil flows throw the strait, and Iran's ability to block the flow of tankers has roiled the global economy, sending oil prices soaring.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Spinning brushes and bursts of pressurized gas inside the head then sweep samples into a collection chamber before the spacecraft beats a hasty retreat.—
Andrew Jones,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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During these cosmic collisions, gas is funneled toward galactic centers, triggering intense bursts of star formation, later followed by supernova explosions that drive powerful winds that prevent any new stars from being born.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The pair work together to support each other’s businesses, with Brown and his business partner whipping up burgers in the lounge’s small back kitchen while Dees Brooks pours wine and welcomes customers hospitably.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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After spilling her drink, Wilson finally ditches the idea of warming it up, grabs a carton of milk and a bottle of Hershey’s syrup from the refrigerator and pours both into her mouth.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Dec. 2025
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Shipin also raves about its flexibility and speed.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
26 Nov. 2025
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Ndiweni raves about how well prepared Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe and his staff were before the game.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cities get quieter, the exoduses take place, and the publishing output slows to an almost complete halt.—
Julia Hass,
Literary Hub,
25 Nov. 2025
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The government seems to be tensing for the coming blow of these companies’ exoduses.—
Jessica Traynor,
The Dial,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In May 2004, multiple warehouse explosions led to a huge fire and chlorine-laden fire that prompted the evacuation of 300 people, at least nine of whom sought hospital treatment for burning eyes and lungs.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Die Hard is a loud movie, booming with machine gun fire and explosions.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Traffic rushes by on the surrounding streets, but within the 16-acre neighborhood of Culdesac, cars are conspicuously absent.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The stunt took place just yards from the waterfalls, where fast-moving water rushes toward steep drops.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Towelie enthuses amid shots of a town overrun by the military.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Klotz enthuses about its ability to develop.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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