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as in sickening
overly or insincerely flattering
heaped disgustingly gushing praise on her boss's very modest singing skills
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2
as in lavish
pouring forth in great amounts
the gushing water from the opened fire hydrant reduced water pressure to a dangerous level
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as in pouring
to flow out in great quantities or with force
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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as in drooling
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 gushing
Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Reed spent the summer gushing about this defense bringing back tough, hard-nosed football.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Light it before your guests arrive, and everyone will be gushing over how delicious your home smells.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
If the images of smiling constituents and gushing slogans looked like a campaign ad, that’s not a coincidence.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
It wasn't dammed up then, and the water came gushing out icy cold!
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Researchers and even users can alter these personas through technical tweaks, as many ChatGPT users found out earlier this year when the OpenAI service fluctuated between personalities that were either gushing and sycophantic or emotionally distant.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Video recorded on Thursday night shows large amounts of water gushing from a large hole and sending rocks and debris flowing down the street.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Starmer’s post gushing about Abd el-Fattah’s arrival was catastrophically ill-judged, both in his assessment of this particular case and as a representation of his wider governing philosophy.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
The trio fled; Cordell staggered to his feet, blood gushing from his face.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Reed spent the summer gushing about this defense bringing back tough, hard-nosed football.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Light it before your guests arrive, and everyone will be gushing over how delicious your home smells.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
If the images of smiling constituents and gushing slogans looked like a campaign ad, that’s not a coincidence.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
It wasn't dammed up then, and the water came gushing out icy cold!
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 Jan. 2026
Researchers and even users can alter these personas through technical tweaks, as many ChatGPT users found out earlier this year when the OpenAI service fluctuated between personalities that were either gushing and sycophantic or emotionally distant.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Jan. 2026
Video recorded on Thursday night shows large amounts of water gushing from a large hole and sending rocks and debris flowing down the street.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Starmer’s post gushing about Abd el-Fattah’s arrival was catastrophically ill-judged, both in his assessment of this particular case and as a representation of his wider governing philosophy.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gushing
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Similarly the vulnerability of Nancy Guthrie, an elderly woman described as having mobility problems, as a possible victim of a violent crime, is sickening and deeply uncomfortable.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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To many of those who knew what went on inside the structure, the spectacle was sickening.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The two whip up a lavish dip packed with cheese, greens and pickles, which add tang to cut through the indulgent creaminess.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Nichols said financial documents offered as evidence showed the GoFundMe donations were spent on things like lavish meals and travel, streaming services, car payments and rent.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Pledges are pouring in from philanthropists and corporate America, potentially expanding the program’s reach.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Following his 13-minute set, reviews began pouring in, with public figures utilizing social media to weigh in on the Grammy Award winner’s landmark performance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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But neither is drooling on your neighbor’s shoulder.—
Adam Cheung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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This indulgent treat already has fans drooling—and many Costco members have been running to their local bakeries to see if the Cookie Bar Cake is still in stock.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Social Security Administration sent a gushy, questionable email July 4 to millions of people collecting Social Security benefits and others.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The chatter has only grown in recent days, after Ms. Anderson — who just celebrated a birthday — posted a story on her Instagram account, showing a lavish bouquet of flowers and a gushy card from an admirer.—
Jesse McKinley,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Breakfast is served in the Heritage Room, and is never too copious, in line with the hotel's anti-waste policy.—
Maddalena Fossati,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Millions of professionals power through their workday with copious cups of coffee—but most aren’t dropping by the office Nespresso machine more often than Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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He was seated in the bow, and the momentum of the raft pushed him into the alders, where a large branch swept him out of his seat and into the rushing water.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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For many of the workers who have spent the past several days rushing home, secure jobs and fair wages are clearly high on their wish list from the changing government.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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At a time when Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has never been more popular, one TCM practice the internet can’t stop raving about is sipping hot water.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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If the devoted nun resembles the raving patient, does that not justify locking them away, protecting ourselves from their unsettling power?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gushing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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