1
as in drooled
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
she raved about the Mother's Day breakfast of cold coffee and burnt toast that her young children had proudly set before her
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as in huffed
to talk loudly and wildly
a man stood outside city hall raving like a lunatic about his tax bill
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Recent Examples of raved
One Amazon shopper raved about the bag’s thoughtful design that’s large enough to fit even full-size containers.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The panel raved about the ‘Gold Dust Twins,’ rookies Fred Lynn and Jim Rice, both absent from the event.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
While speaking with the media, head coach Dan Quinn raved about his versatility and aggressive style of play.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Everyday Flex Medium Testers raved that this lightweight hairspray sets styles in place but isn’t crunchy to the touch.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
General manager John Lynch raved Thursday about the running back depth, and the early-season offense still figures to lean hard on those ballcarriers until the receiving corps gets back Brandon Aiyuk (after Week 4) and Demarcus Robinson (after Week 3).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
National outlets raved about his production and fans implored the Royals to bring him up.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Freeman even raved on Tuesday about Carr’s intelligence, work ethic and confidence.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Chris Sims Comedian Tim Shropshire visited Long's Bakery in Indianapolis and raved about their doughnuts on social media.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
The panel raved about the ‘Gold Dust Twins,’ rookies Fred Lynn and Jim Rice, both absent from the event.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
While speaking with the media, head coach Dan Quinn raved about his versatility and aggressive style of play.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Everyday Flex Medium Testers raved that this lightweight hairspray sets styles in place but isn’t crunchy to the touch.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
General manager John Lynch raved Thursday about the running back depth, and the early-season offense still figures to lean hard on those ballcarriers until the receiving corps gets back Brandon Aiyuk (after Week 4) and Demarcus Robinson (after Week 3).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
National outlets raved about his production and fans implored the Royals to bring him up.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Freeman even raved on Tuesday about Carr’s intelligence, work ethic and confidence.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Chris Sims Comedian Tim Shropshire visited Long's Bakery in Indianapolis and raved about their doughnuts on social media.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raved
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Kirk reached up with his right hand as blood gushed from the left side of his neck.—
Eric Tucker,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Valentine’s Day 2020, the couple donned matching pajamas covered with Bagel’s face, and the two gushed to PEOPLE about loving their little family.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Elizaveta Krivonogikh, also known as Luiza Rozova, ranted about a man 'who destroyed' her life' on Telegram.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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After the former president ranted at his rallies about our interview with Vice Pres.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2024
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But others on the left and right of the political spectrum were less enthused about the new Prime Minister.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Del Mar track announcer Larry Collmus enthused as Brant, a gray son of Gun Runner, flashed away from Civil Liberty and Balboa in their July 26 race.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Raved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raved. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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