rhapsodizing

present participle of rhapsodize
as in drooling
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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  • Symptoms may begin within minutes, which include heavy drooling—especially in cats—and redness on the skin and in or around the mouth.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
  • On day eight of his partial paralysis, Nini finally stopped drooling and could now walk gingerly.
    Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • The slippers have more than 1,600 five-star ratings, with fellow shoppers raving about their durability and fit.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Fans are raving about the episode on reddit and elsewhere.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • Kirk slumped in his chair, blood gushing from his neck.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Waterfalls emerge from the rafters gushing down onto the floor of the theater as the stage below slides away to reveal a pool.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Rhapsodizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodizing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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