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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
Aplin raved about the experience more than a decade later, recalling Archie, Peyton, Eli and Cooper Manning all sitting in a room, talking with the young quarterbacks and taking questions.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Since his 12-for-25, two-interception start against Texas in 2024 — oh, how long ago that feels — both Billy Napier’s and Sumrall’s staffs have raved about his improvement.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Former defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who also left the Dolphins amid the change from ex-coach Mike McDaniel to new coach Jeff Hafley, also raved about Goode defensively by season’s end.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Haines and Winn raved about Davidson’s defense, and Davidson will continue playing center field this season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Players have raved about Canales’ ability to build a player-friendly culture in his short tenure in Carolina.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
But for folks who raved about that recipe—and even others who have never tried an Ina Garten creation before—I’d like to nominate this dessert for consideration.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
That line drive aside, Judge raved about Cole’s outing.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
The coaching staff raved about his ability to compete at a high level.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Since his 12-for-25, two-interception start against Texas in 2024 — oh, how long ago that feels — both Billy Napier’s and Sumrall’s staffs have raved about his improvement.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Former defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who also left the Dolphins amid the change from ex-coach Mike McDaniel to new coach Jeff Hafley, also raved about Goode defensively by season’s end.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
Haines and Winn raved about Davidson’s defense, and Davidson will continue playing center field this season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
Players have raved about Canales’ ability to build a player-friendly culture in his short tenure in Carolina.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
But for folks who raved about that recipe—and even others who have never tried an Ina Garten creation before—I’d like to nominate this dessert for consideration.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
That line drive aside, Judge raved about Cole’s outing.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
The coaching staff raved about his ability to compete at a high level.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 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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On one of the machines a Cluely employee panted and huffed in the dark.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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For decades, fans, editors, and her Hollywood colleagues have gushed about how uniquely captivating her scent is, including fellow stars like Lil Nas X, Jennifer Lawrence, and Cardi B (and yes, Rihanna herself has posted the evidence).—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Water gushed through Sidecca’s ceiling.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 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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But that's changed as investors become more enthused about Amazon's custom chips, which have helped improve sentiment around the stock.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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This was shaping up as a two-offensive-lineman draft, but The Post wasn’t enthused by the available options at this slot.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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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 11 Mar. 2026.
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