1
as in flow
a flowing or going out
the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water
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2
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
Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
His importance to the team is immense, which is why the front office and coaching staff gush about his role.
—Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The Goodies singer appeared on Sherri the following day (May 6) to gush over the historic reunion and share what went down during their link-up.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 7 May 2025
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Noun
But then the door opened, and a gush of wind terrified him.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 1 Feb. 2025
His importance to the team is immense, which is why the front office and coaching staff gush about his role.
—Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
Despite Johnson’s inexperience at the position, his technique is impeccable, Harbaugh gushed.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
The Goodies singer appeared on Sherri the following day (May 6) to gush over the historic reunion and share what went down during their link-up.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
Noun
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In severe cases, a soy allergy can cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that hinders breathing and can cause blood pressure to drop dangerously low, limiting blood flow to vital organs.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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The studio took a wellness-forward approach to their design, wanting to highlight the connection to water by creating an organic sense of flow between the outdoor and indoor areas, utilizing the same inside and out to create a gentle progression between spaces.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Short bursts of revenue can flatter results but may not create lasting value, so make decisions with a long horizon in mind.—
Ayo Adepoju,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The successful challenge appeared to give Florida a burst of energy, but the Panthers could not convert on any of their chances in the shutout loss.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Verb
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For a man who had crossed an ocean from Calabria, Italy, to build a better life, who had poured himself into his family with tireless devotion, this was a full-circle moment.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Bezos last year poured funds into Figure, a humanoid robot company that says its initial rollout will focus on manufacturers and warehouses, among other business applications.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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There’s nothing wrong with ogling a juicy rack of ribs or drooling over a hunk of brisket slowly smoking over hot coals.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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In the painting Meaningless, 2003, for example, the words meaningless, senseless, and irrelevant eventually give way to blather, blabber, babble, then to drivel and drool, and, finally, to blah-blah-blah.—
Jeffrey Weiss,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Now, some residents and local leaders are worried about the economic consequences of an exodus of federal workers and their salaries.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
26 May 2025
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The sell-off in Treasurys comes on the back of the exodus in American assets in April, and is largely owed to investors’ declining confidence in U.S. assets, said market watchers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Fire investigators determined the fire and explosion were intentionally set.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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An explosion of heated coverage followed the initial report, much of it seemingly reliant on police leaks or pure speculation for sourcing.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Questions rushed through my head: What are my clothes going to look like?—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Medics rushed Ellis to Jamaica Hospital but he could not be saved.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Reviewers raved about its flattering fit and versatile styling—wear the pieces together with gold accessories, or mix in basics like a white tee or denim jacket for more casual looks.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Our experts always rave about these products too much.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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