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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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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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Adjective
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Scientists had initially feared this spread could represent another Ebola-like crisis — since that disease originated in animals, then jumped to humans, sickening and killing a large number of people.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
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The disconnect between the reality that many people are currently experiencing hunger, in part because of climate change, and this fancy dinner was sickening.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to a high-end spa and thriving dining scene, this lavish property is perfectly equipped to showcase the fascinating flora and fauna that calls Madagascar home, with some of the earth’s most iconic creatures making an appearance at the property each year.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In another piece, a lavish sautoir with a rope-like chain is adorned with a 17-carat pink tourmaline and a white opal of over 12 carats, and holds a dial made of fiery red ruby root — the raw base material to which rubies are attached.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Global leaders praise Carter Praise for Carter's life and legacy was pouring in from around the world Monday.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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But to avoid burning a hole in the bag, let the grease cool first by pouring it into an old soup can or similar container and placing it in the fridge to solidify.—
Julia Mitchem,
Architectural Digest,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
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There’s no better time to embrace the mushy gushy than in the first few moments after winning gold medals together.—
Meg Linehan,
The Athletic,
10 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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The Growing Threat Landscape In Healthcare Cybersecurity Healthcare organizations store copious amounts of medical, personal and financial data.—
FNU Anupama,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Previously, research has suggested the formation of the heaviest elements, such as gold, requires copious amounts of neutrons that atomic nuclei can absorb to become larger and larger.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The narratively profuse mystery game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is like living in a Bikini Kill song followed by a Phoebe Bridgers ballad.—
Harold Goldberg,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Dodgers officials, however, have been profuse in their praise of Betts since the start of the season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2024
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When Rudd, 55, appeared on Fallon's late night show to promote his new A24 movie Death of a Unicorn on Thursday, March 27, Fallon, 50, noted that Rudd has performed in just about every genre of film, television and theater one could imagine — except for the soapiest of soap operas.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is just cause for the soapier parts: Manet was married, and Morisot wed his brother.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
23 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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This study, which was published in the journal Neurology, comes when clinicians and public health advocates are raising awareness of alcohol use disorder and issues related to excessive alcohol consumption.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Avoid constipation as excessive straining can weaken the pelvic floor.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Gushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gushing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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