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as in poured
to flow out in great quantities or with force
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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as in raved
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
he gushed about his favorite basketball player, calling him "the best there ever was"
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Recent Examples of gushed
In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Knight gushed about his tag team partner.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Stammen then gushed again about Waldron stepping up to save what are now his fellow relievers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Last month, Derek gushed to PEOPLE about how great of an aunt his sister was to his 3-month-old daughter.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
In the privacy of the talent section, CBS anchor Gayle King gushed to Dimoldenberg and comedian Caleb Hearon, who stars as Charlie in the sequel.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Miller gushed about the financial investment the Wings ownership has made, allowing for global travel to scout talent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The Penguins’ leaders have gushed all season about the group of players with which president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas has surrounded them.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Tyrone Phillips of Little Rock recently gushed about the pace and quality of his recent bass fishing trips to Lake Hamilton.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Stammen then gushed again about Waldron stepping up to save what are now his fellow relievers.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Last month, Derek gushed to PEOPLE about how great of an aunt his sister was to his 3-month-old daughter.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
In the privacy of the talent section, CBS anchor Gayle King gushed to Dimoldenberg and comedian Caleb Hearon, who stars as Charlie in the sequel.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Miller gushed about the financial investment the Wings ownership has made, allowing for global travel to scout talent.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
The Penguins’ leaders have gushed all season about the group of players with which president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas has surrounded them.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Tyrone Phillips of Little Rock recently gushed about the pace and quality of his recent bass fishing trips to Lake Hamilton.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushed
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But weeks later, on Giving Tuesday, donations poured in.—
Blake Crisses,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2026
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Water poured onto the surface often runs right through rather than absorbing into the mix, where roots can find it.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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Grgich had family in the Pacific Northwest, and one of his professors raved about the state’s climate.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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Ricci raved about Griffin’s IQ on the floor.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Longet and Williams were watching the speech from the senator's suite a few floors above and later rushed to the Good Samaritan Hospital to be with the Kennedy family until he was pronounced dead on June 6.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Some parents fear the damage is already done, while others are worried that the process feels rushed, but almost everybody has concerns about a technology that expands exponentially every day.—
Doug Williams,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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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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In an interview with WWD for the occasion, Drut enthused about Osanna’s personal involvement and hands-on approach that involves harvesting bamboo herself from forests near Milan.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Allen is particularly enthused to pair Thieneman with free-agent newcomer Coby Bryant, giving the Bears two playmakers on the back end with a strong combination of speed and versatility.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Gushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gushed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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