GUSHES Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

gushes 1 of 2

noun

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plural of gush

as in flows

a flowing or going out the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water

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as in bursts

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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gushes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gush

as in pours

to flow out in great quantities or with force the dam cracked and water gushed from the break

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as in raves

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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Traditional Champagne averages around $50 at the lower end, with seemingly no upper limit for the prestige pours, but there are plenty of other styles of sparkling wine available at as many price points as there are bubbles in a glass.

Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
On a recent morning, Maria Dominguez pours him a cup of decaf, black, two sugars.

Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024

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