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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
That was something actress Carol Kane, Keaton's long-term friend, raved about at the time.
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Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
Wegman’s bakery also is highly raved about.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The star also raved about her muse, Travis.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s also a markdown on a compact jewelry case that’s so convenient, even Oprah has raved about it.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
One flight attendant raved about the multiple compartments and durability of the bag.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
For Swift's part, she's raved about Gomez's music, too.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Soon after Saleh's firing, then-general manager Joe Douglas, who built that roster Johnson raved about, was also fired.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Posey raved about Ramos’s work ethic and said the Giants haven’t seen the best of the 26-year-old.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 12 Oct. 2025
Wegman’s bakery also is highly raved about.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2025
The star also raved about her muse, Travis.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s also a markdown on a compact jewelry case that’s so convenient, even Oprah has raved about it.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
One flight attendant raved about the multiple compartments and durability of the bag.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
For Swift's part, she's raved about Gomez's music, too.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
Soon after Saleh's firing, then-general manager Joe Douglas, who built that roster Johnson raved about, was also fired.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Posey raved about Ramos’s work ethic and said the Giants haven’t seen the best of the 26-year-old.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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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Users in the comment section gushed over the new treats and even questioned if they’ll be rolled out to other Disney locations, such as Disneyland.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Also in attendance as the premiere was producer Ben Affleck, who made a surprise appearance alongside Lopez and gushed over her performance while introducing the screening.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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Elizaveta Krivonogikh, also known as Luiza Rozova, ranted about a man 'who destroyed' her life' on Telegram.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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After the former president ranted at his rallies about our interview with Vice Pres.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2024
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The energy was palpable post show with the crowd highly enthused by the celestial offerings.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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Gamers however, might not be as enthused about the development.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Raved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raved. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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