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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
Jets coach Aaron Glenn raved about Smith’s command of the huddle, his grasp of the offense, his ability to make sure everyone is in the right place and knows where they’re supposed to be.
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Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Lohner gets the nod for the moment after Payton raved about him earlier in May, especially because Payton was particularly impressed with Lohner’s physicality and blocking.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Locals worked as extras and raved about the Hollywood catering, said Wade, who’s known as a real-life Aunt Meg (a beloved character in the movie).
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
At the top of my list are a fits-everything crossbody bag straight from Oprah’s 2025 Favorite Things list, a pair of flattering jeans from a label she’s raved about, and sleek white sneakers from a brand podiatrists agree is supremely supportive.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The Mets raved about his character during spring, and the younger relievers were eager to talk with him.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
One shopper even compared the fabric to Spanx’s AirEssentials, but raved that this set is lighter, which sounds ideal for upcoming summer trips.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Grgich had family in the Pacific Northwest, and one of his professors raved about the state’s climate.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026
Redick raved about what James meant to his team not only Friday night but throughout the season.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Lohner gets the nod for the moment after Payton raved about him earlier in May, especially because Payton was particularly impressed with Lohner’s physicality and blocking.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Locals worked as extras and raved about the Hollywood catering, said Wade, who’s known as a real-life Aunt Meg (a beloved character in the movie).
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
At the top of my list are a fits-everything crossbody bag straight from Oprah’s 2025 Favorite Things list, a pair of flattering jeans from a label she’s raved about, and sleek white sneakers from a brand podiatrists agree is supremely supportive.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 May 2026
The Mets raved about his character during spring, and the younger relievers were eager to talk with him.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 May 2026
One shopper even compared the fabric to Spanx’s AirEssentials, but raved that this set is lighter, which sounds ideal for upcoming summer trips.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Grgich had family in the Pacific Northwest, and one of his professors raved about the state’s climate.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026
Redick raved about what James meant to his team not only Friday night but throughout the season.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raved
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For years, college coaches and NBA scouts have drooled over the potential of Stokes, a likely 2027 lottery pick.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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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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Difluoroethane is a gas often used in cans of compressed air, which can be huffed to produce a high, while alprazolam is the generic form of brand-name Xanax.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Isaac Hayden huffed and puffed but received little support from Blackpool’s Karoy Anderson.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The insider added that the mom-to-be repeatedly gushed over the ornate decorations.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Knight gushed about his tag team partner.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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In Watsonville, a Pajaro Valley school board member publicly ranted against the Jewish community, and at a Berkeley Unified school board meeting, a mother reporting Jewish slurs was mocked, and subsequently her job information was posted online, the suit states.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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For several minutes, Nathan ranted about the conditions in the jail.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Waddingham is less enthused about the idea of Ted (played by Sudeikis) and Rebecca hooking up, despite some of the fan base fantasizing about the prospect.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Much like today, people who are excited about smart home tech will likely go big on it, while those who aren’t as enthused may pass it over.—
Madeline Bilis,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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In the New Yorker, the writer Lawrence Weschler rhapsodized about the soft glow in the air here, day and night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Lately, Fuentes has rhapsodized about Jeffrey Epstein and Obama.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Raved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raved. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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