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 Stephen Colbert enthused, over an en-plein-air portrait of a shirtless and beaming Luigi Mangione, who was briefly America’s most wanted man, and perhaps still is. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024 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 He is enthused by the idea of helping the team push for another Premier League title and continues to take his position as captain very seriously, enjoying his role in helping youngsters progress. Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enthuse 
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  • In babies and toddlers, the first signs, such as drooling and scratching, may appear mild.
    Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Public health officials are urging residents who may have fed their pets Monarch raw products or other raw meat or dairy products, and who may have noticed their pet acting peculiar — lethargic, loss of motor control, drooling, etc. — to immediately contact their veterinarian.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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  • Readers have been raving about them since the first time they were published.
    Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Bogs Women’s Arcata Tonal Camo Boots Reviewers rave about the warmth, traction, and comfort of these Bogs boots.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025
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  • Throughout the weekend, participants gushed about the league’s emphasis on player experience.
    Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • As structures collapsed and pipes melted or bent, water likely gushed out, further reducing pressure.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • Palmieri also has a 16-team no-trade list but, like Nelson, certainly should not be fussed about being moved to a Cup contender for a few months.
    Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Later that day, the boys fuss around their grandmother at the dinner table.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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