1
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
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The rest of Swift’s time on the show was spent breaking down songs, debunking rumors, and gushing about Travis Kelce.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Although official critics' reviews are under embargo, many journalists flooded social media with their gushing reactions to the movie.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Dilshad fled with his family in a panic when water started gushing into his house without warning one night in early September.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Viewers flooded the comment section, gushing over Lightning's adorable look, fur color and all.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Footage of the incident showed water gushing out of the section where the slide broke, per CBS News.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Benny Blanco can’t stop gushing over new bride Selena Gomez.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
Brimmer reportedly pushed past the witness and into the home, but Suresh followed him inside and stabbed him in the neck, gushing blood into the home’s kitchen, police said.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
This shady ramble follows a beautiful stream to a gushing spring.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The rest of Swift’s time on the show was spent breaking down songs, debunking rumors, and gushing about Travis Kelce.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Although official critics' reviews are under embargo, many journalists flooded social media with their gushing reactions to the movie.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
Dilshad fled with his family in a panic when water started gushing into his house without warning one night in early September.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
Viewers flooded the comment section, gushing over Lightning's adorable look, fur color and all.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Footage of the incident showed water gushing out of the section where the slide broke, per CBS News.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Benny Blanco can’t stop gushing over new bride Selena Gomez.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
Brimmer reportedly pushed past the witness and into the home, but Suresh followed him inside and stabbed him in the neck, gushing blood into the home’s kitchen, police said.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushing
Adjective
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The injury was so sickening that the CBS broadcast only replayed it once, lest anyone with a weak stomach lose their lunch.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Just a sickening day for Jameson Williams’ managers.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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One of the most lavish items in the collection actually survived the heist, though it was reportedly damaged when the thieves were interrupted by guards and dropped the piece to flee.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The lavish palette consists of golds and purples, along with layered textures that glow against the desert light.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So big are the stakes that Democrats and Republicans nationwide are pouring money into the fight.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
15 Oct. 2025
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On one side are companies pouring billions of dollars into data centers, which increasingly are being built to support artificial intelligence models that promise to transform how people live and work.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Well, then it’s being stolen right out from under its retracting proboscis, which is actually just another drooling head that lives in its mouth.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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The most common symptoms of teething include drooling, putting fingers or fists in their mouth, swollen or puffy gums, difficulty sleeping, crankiness and fussiness, per the institution.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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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It was celebrated as much for D’Angelo’s ever-inventive musicality and arrangements — copious guitars, and vocal tracks stacked to the heavens — as well as his politically trenchant lyrics.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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But the researchers said stumbling upon the copious number of artifacts entangled in the historical nests took them by surprise.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Edmisten finished with 165 yards rushing and scored two TDs.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Walker added 81 yards rushing for Tri-County, while O’Brien had 65 yards receiving.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What Shoppers are Saying Walmart shoppers are raving about the Ezra Oversized Coffee Table in the product reviews for its style, quality, and value.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Avs have spent all training camp raving about the depth of their lineup.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Gushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gushing. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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