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as in flow
a flowing or going out
the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water
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as in burst
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 to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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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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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 gush
Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
His importance to the team is immense, which is why the front office and coaching staff gush about his role.
—Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 6 May 2025
Add in excellent role players – some of whom Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has gushed about this week – like De’Andre Hunter, Max Strus, Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro, Sam Merrill, and Ty Jerome, and an elite squad is formed.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Noun
But then the door opened, and a gush of wind terrified him.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
His importance to the team is immense, which is why the front office and coaching staff gush about his role.
—Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
The strikes on Tuesday followed attacks on a military warehouse near the airport, civilian infrastructure and an oil depot on the southern outskirts of the city on Sunday and Monday, which sent vast plumes gushing into the sky.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 6 May 2025
Add in excellent role players – some of whom Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has gushed about this week – like De’Andre Hunter, Max Strus, Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro, Sam Merrill, and Ty Jerome, and an elite squad is formed.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
Noun
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The store is designed with an easy flow of boutiques, each housing different day and evening clothes and accessories, from Zara’s more sophisticated ready-to-wear and tailored looks, to the brand’s trendy and casual styles.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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So all the air flow and everything wasn’t coming in the car.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Whimsical, preppy, and versatile, these hues add a burst of freshness into any space, designers say.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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For years, raw sewage from Mexico has poured across the border into Southern California, fouling beaches, sickening residents and sparking diplomatic as well as environmental concerns.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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And once the sickening jolts of the combat takeoff had ended and Bui slowly grew accustomed to the noise and the pressure of the C-130, the taste of KFC stopped his crying.—
Jennifer Brookland,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, prosecutors at the time said the brothers’ motive was greed and cited their lavish spending spree after the slayings.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The attorney defending Diddy on charges that stem from lavish parties filled with alcohol actually leads a clean lifestyle.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2025
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In the past month, many of these universities have been ordered to relinquish their academic independence, stripped of federal funds, had their students seized on the streets, and watched as faculty have begun an exodus to foreign academic institutions beyond the reach of the U.S. government.—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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More from Personal Finance: Consumers are spending as trade wars raise recession risk Where young adults are most likely to live with parents Consumers making financial changes in response to tariffs The exodus in Q1 marked the 10th consecutive quarter of outflows.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the fatalities, over 260 people were injured in the explosions, and at least 17 people lost limbs.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Residents living near Srinagar city’s airport, which is also an air base, said they were rattled by the explosions and booming sound of jets.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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That unspoken contract between gore-hungry viewers and the film is mostly forged by Christien Tinsley, the makeup effects artist whose gushy prosthetics are shown off at every turn.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Oct. 2024
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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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During these encounters, Ventura alleged she was supplied copious amounts of alcohol and illicit substances, including Ecstasy, ketamine, GHB and cocaine.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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The promise of copious amounts of profitable new airlines, meanwhile, evaporated like jet fuel on a hot tarmac.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
1 May 2025
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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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