enthuse

as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car

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Recent Examples of enthuse Elon Musk sat just a seat away from Barron Trump, the president’s youngest son, and Trump enthused about sending astronauts to Mars during his speech, a Musk obsession. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025 The kids do not seem particularly starstruck by Culkin or enthused about these prizes. Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024 But whatever the conclusion, try to refrain from enthusing in anything other than the narrowest most central part of yourself—and there enthuse day and night, ignore sleep, enthusiasm is a project which cannot rest. Rosalind Brown, Harper's Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024 If Armstrong's back catalog is anything to go by, the film will likely be enthused with dark comedy. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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Verb
  • There’s a reason scouts once drooled over Williams’ potential.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Symptoms from scorpion stings — such as burning at the sting site, drooling.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • TikTokers have constantly raved about the blush’s intense pigmentation and blendability—so naturally, the arrival of another blush from the brand was met with tons of excitement.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Mar. 2025
  • It’s got more than 28,000 five-star ratings from people who rave about its sleek design and handy locking silicone strap.
    The PEOPLE Deals Team, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The high school student, who was gearing up to get her driver’s license, was gushing about getting her freedom.
    Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Scientists suspect the Neretva Vallis channel was carved out eons ago, by water gushing into the crater.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Really good, and if you’re not fussed about mod cons or hybrid tech, one can be sat on your driveway for just £18,850 ($24,388).
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Even so, the film’s Very Online fandom didn’t seem fussed.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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