effuse

as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm pundits who should have known better effused endlessly about this idealistic but naive senator

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Recent Examples of effuse This foaming formula, which effuses notes of warm vanilla and decadent almond, gently cleans the skin with a cocktail of nourishing oils, including castor, grapeseed, avocado, coconut, and sunflower seed for a healthy dose of antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids. Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024 Into a routine casting call one afternoon walks Michael, an Ohio ice-cream truck driver effusing sappy memories of watching the series every morning with his family over bacon and eggs. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 As if the sun had decided freckles were simply too mundane for someone like him, his skin seemed to be effused with golden flecks. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024 Even though executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias doesn’t want to effuse any notes of panic, the Orioles fit the mold of an aggressive deadline buyer. Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024 Noxious volcanic gases may also be a problem—in particular, sulfur dioxide, which effuses from shallow magma. Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2024 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton effused that Gaddafi’s ouster and death marked smart diplomacy at its best. Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024 Here are the meadows effusing and fermenting—spontaneously erupting. John Kinsella, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023 Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Later, as night fell over the festival’s iconic Ferris wheel, a technically audacious 90-minute set from Australia’s King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard had hardcore fans effusing over the band’s relentless leveling-up. James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023
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  • But the saucier iterations are what viewers are drooling over on TikTok.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • If ingested in large amounts, the sap can cause vomiting, drooling or diarrhea.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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  • For a more interactive experience, locals rave about The Agora Borealis Marketplace, a one-stop shop for unique fine art and souvenirs.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
  • But not as cool as Kidman’s coolest pastime: 365 babygirl raving.
    Michael Savio, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Among those to congratulate the company on its breakthrough was and CEO , who gushed with enthusiasm on his social media platform X (formerly ).
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The results and gushing fan testimonials (and tutorials) are all over TikTok making a compelling case for Santa to stick one of these under the tree.
    Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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  • Bazinet is enthused by Take-Two Interactive’s strong product release plans and balance sheet.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some New Yorkers weren’t enthused by the MAGA invasion, though.
    Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024

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“Effuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effuse. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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