rhapsodizes

present tense third-person singular of rhapsodize
as in raves
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings

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Verb
  • But this group’s ceiling hinges largely on former five-star prospect Justin Scott and Ahmad Moten; Taylor raves about Scott’s upside and said Moten has the ability to be the best defensive lineman in the country.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Joseph raves about his football IQ.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • With Batista already strapped to a kill table, Prater gushes over Dexter killing Lowell and Gareth.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
  • When that happens, water gushes out into the nearby Mendenhall Lake and eventually surges down the river.
    Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • Towelie enthuses amid shots of a town overrun by the military.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Rhapsodizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodizes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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