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as in drooled
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
she raved about the Mother's Day breakfast of cold coffee and burnt toast that her young children had proudly set before her
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as in huffed
to talk loudly and wildly
a man stood outside city hall raving like a lunatic about his tax bill
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Recent Examples of raved
One reviewer who took it on a European trip raved about fitting multiple outfits, toiletries, books, a laptop, and more—all in one bag.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Still, Packers coach Mike LaFleur has previously raved about Hafley’s ability to connect with players.
—Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The Outexer Far Infrared Sauna is an at-home sauna that hundreds of Amazon shoppers have raved about.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Everybody involved raved about the chemistry and the Broncos hit the mark again this spring by signing Sam Ehlinger after Wilson left for Miami via free agency.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
Shoppers especially raved about the cream white, with one describing it as the same shade as vanilla ice cream.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Jones raved about his consistency, intelligence, hard work and athleticism.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
These comments are noteworthy coming from offensive linemen, who at times over the past two years have raved about Roman, publicly and privately.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Head coach Ken Assad raved about King Philip’s potential before his tragic passing in December, which is now a highly emotional season for a young but talented group coming off its first Hockomock League title.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Still, Packers coach Mike LaFleur has previously raved about Hafley’s ability to connect with players.
—Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
The Outexer Far Infrared Sauna is an at-home sauna that hundreds of Amazon shoppers have raved about.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Everybody involved raved about the chemistry and the Broncos hit the mark again this spring by signing Sam Ehlinger after Wilson left for Miami via free agency.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
Shoppers especially raved about the cream white, with one describing it as the same shade as vanilla ice cream.
—Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Jones raved about his consistency, intelligence, hard work and athleticism.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
These comments are noteworthy coming from offensive linemen, who at times over the past two years have raved about Roman, publicly and privately.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Head coach Ken Assad raved about King Philip’s potential before his tragic passing in December, which is now a highly emotional season for a young but talented group coming off its first Hockomock League title.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raved
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Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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Frozen-looking surfers still in their wetsuits huffed past us from a secluded point break.—
Alice Gregory,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2025
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Investment by oil companies gushed in response.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Butler University assistant coach gushed over his girlfriend for her 23rd birthday with a carousel of three sweet photos.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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On a phone call with Forbes in December, the founder of the $800 million (revenue) private company WeatherTech, David MacNeil, ranted about product labels.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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She is outwardly spoken against transgender rights and has ranted several times about Representative Sarah McBride, an openly transgender member of Congress, and her pronouns.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Anyone But You star enthused about production of the Hulu sports comedy series' second season, which commenced this month.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Jayhawks were enthused about hosting their neighbors Wednesday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Dec. 2025
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Transcendentalist writers, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, rhapsodized over nature representing the divine spirt of God.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Nov. 2025
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“Raved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raved. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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