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as in sickening
overly or insincerely flattering
heaped disgustingly gushing praise on her boss's very modest singing skills
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2
as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
the gushing water from the opened fire hydrant reduced water pressure to a dangerous level
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as in pouring
to flow out in great quantities or with force
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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as in drooling
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 gushing
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Gage’s Robert is also no slouch in the come-on department, gushing over Jack’s appearance and enticing him by wearing women’s lingerie and doing you don’t want to know what else.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
At the office, constantly gushing about your spouse or new romantic interest can be cringe-inducing for your coworkers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Highlights include actor Nick Offerman gushing about his wife, Megan Mullally, and actor Jamie Lee Curtis reflecting on what age has taught her about love.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
The trio fled; Cordell staggered to his feet, blood gushing from his face.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Reed spent the summer gushing about this defense bringing back tough, hard-nosed football.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Light it before your guests arrive, and everyone will be gushing over how delicious your home smells.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
If the images of smiling constituents and gushing slogans looked like a campaign ad, that’s not a coincidence.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
The garlic bread is presented as a glistening round of spelt schiacciata gushing with butter, garlic and parsley.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Gage’s Robert is also no slouch in the come-on department, gushing over Jack’s appearance and enticing him by wearing women’s lingerie and doing you don’t want to know what else.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
At the office, constantly gushing about your spouse or new romantic interest can be cringe-inducing for your coworkers.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Highlights include actor Nick Offerman gushing about his wife, Megan Mullally, and actor Jamie Lee Curtis reflecting on what age has taught her about love.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
The trio fled; Cordell staggered to his feet, blood gushing from his face.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Reed spent the summer gushing about this defense bringing back tough, hard-nosed football.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Light it before your guests arrive, and everyone will be gushing over how delicious your home smells.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
If the images of smiling constituents and gushing slogans looked like a campaign ad, that’s not a coincidence.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushing
Adjective
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Meanwhile, in the middle of the nation’s public transit capital, the same engineers want to expand the shadow of the Cross Bronx, using maintenance and safety standards as convenient covers while further dividing and sickening communities.—
Gustavo Rivera,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nothing feels worse than the sickening realization that your good intentions harmed the beautiful birds in your yard.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sumptuous grays and neutrals in the lavish rooms create a seamless quality from door to sea, and subtle Asian details delight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most take it in stride, or consider the situation at Indian Wells a fair tradeoff for the otherwise gorgeous backdrop of mountains, picturesque sunsets and lavish facilities.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Daniel Yergin, one of the world’s foremost energy experts, notes how China has become resilient in a different way, by pouring oil into storage for a rainy day.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Generous Jupiter is moving forward once more in your 9th House of Travel, pouring inspiration into your cosmic cup.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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His first swing of spring training showcased the kind of pop that has kept the Yankees drooling.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Social Security Administration sent a gushy, questionable email July 4 to millions of people collecting Social Security benefits and others.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The chatter has only grown in recent days, after Ms. Anderson — who just celebrated a birthday — posted a story on her Instagram account, showing a lavish bouquet of flowers and a gushy card from an admirer.—
Jesse McKinley,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The major risk here is a prolonged closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which is virtually the only way to ship the Middle East’s copious oil and natural gas to the rest of the world.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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In quiet times, families in colorful costumes throng downtown stretches, children eat copious amounts of traditional triangle cookies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The energy of nearby Washington Square Park flowed inside the hotel, with business partners and the local university crowd rushing in and out between meetings and classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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One European Central Bank policymaker cautioned against rushing to action, but nevertheless said that the probability of the next move in interest rates being an increase rather than a cut had gone up, Bloomberg reported.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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These shoes have earned over 68,000 five-star reviews, with plenty of shoppers raving about their comfort and durability.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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This under-$100 three-piece set comes recommended by a whopping 2,800 five-star reviewers and counting, with people raving about the high-quality look and feel.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Gushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gushing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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