enthuse

Definition of enthusenext
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car

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Recent Examples of enthuse Liu and Yu remain deeply grateful and visibly enthused to be able to tell the entirety of the main Avatar story, even if the double-renewal first came with a fake-out. Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026 JPMorgan is enthused about Broadcom going into the quarter. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Even the Senate majority leader, John Thune, wasn’t enthused. Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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Verb
  • Isaacs said the symptoms of heat stress or heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, seizures or collapse.
    Renee Anderson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • This golden lasagna is the perfect way to offer a vegetarian option that meat-eaters will be drooling over.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Elizabeth Stanziano reluctantly visited Norfolk, Virginia's Sail 250 festival after her mother raved for weeks about seeing the tall ships during the Bicentennial.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Bryan Cranston can't stop gushing over his daughter's performance on The Pitt.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
  • The critic reviews of Supergirl didn’t wind up in the same galaxy as the overwhelming majority of the gushing first reaction crowd.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Yes, teaching by example is often a better way of handling a challenge than fussing about it.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
  • No need to fuss-up something that's just as delicious prepared simply.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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