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as in flow
a flowing or going out
the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
with his customary gush of tears, he once again begged his long-suffering wife to stay
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as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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Recent Examples of gush
Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
After reuniting with her on-screen brother Alfonso Ribeiro for a Zumba class, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars gush to PEOPLE about their adoration for Bel-Air, a dramatized version of their hit ‘90s sitcom.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The Weeknd gushes when talking about his co-stars, Ortega and Keoghan.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The 26-year-old gushes about her experience on the show before introducing Vassos to her father, Mark Anderson, who will be a contestant on the show.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
After reuniting with her on-screen brother Alfonso Ribeiro for a Zumba class, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars gush to PEOPLE about their adoration for Bel-Air, a dramatized version of their hit ‘90s sitcom.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
Verb
Critics and film makers have gushed over the movie about a fearsome Mexican cartel leader who fakes her own death in order to give up the gangster life and start over as a woman.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
The Weeknd gushes when talking about his co-stars, Ortega and Keoghan.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
Noun
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Groups that want to reduce immigration have also argued that restricting the flow of immigrants would put upward pressure on wages, benefiting American workers who might then take caregiving jobs.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Arsenal will feel hard done by over another controversial sending-off changing the flow of their game when Lewis-Skelly was dismissed just before half-time.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But over eight half-hour episodes (including a finale that’s twice that length), those momentary bursts of magic feel all too fleeting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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That was no problem for Netflix as Back in Action wasn't just filmed at Pinewood but action sequences were also shot on London's river Thames and at its barrier which prevents the city from flooding and bursts open in the film.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Reactions from social media poured in after the video hit the internet, with most netizens singing the exact same tune.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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However, sticking to her overall intention with the film, Berg draws a line between this technical skill and Buckley’s ethereal spirit, which, having been raised by a single mother, contained both masculine and feminine features and poured love onto others with reckless abandon.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In babies and toddlers, the first signs, such as drooling and scratching, may appear mild.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2025
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Public health officials are urging residents who may have fed their pets Monarch raw products or other raw meat or dairy products, and who may have noticed their pet acting peculiar — lethargic, loss of motor control, drooling, etc. — to immediately contact their veterinarian.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The exodus of immigrant workers threatens economic stability, with recent analysis reporting that Florida's key industries employing undocumented workers could face annual losses of $12.6 billion.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The exodus from Cuba Border arrests of Cubans increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and after anti-government protests in 2021.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That 17-point explosion in the fourth quarter was the on-court highlight.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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While the fiery explosion is enough to make Emily and Matt believe that Chuck is dead, her ex-boyfriend and fellow agent Baron (Scott) believes otherwise.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Notre Dame gained 116 yards rushing in its 27-24 victory against Penn State, with Leonard accounting for 35 yards.—
Curt Rallo,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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Combining passing and rushing statistics for a quarterback isn’t easy.—
Harry Enten,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Readers have been raving about them since the first time they were published.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Bogs Women’s Arcata Tonal Camo Boots Reviewers rave about the warmth, traction, and comfort of these Bogs boots.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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