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 It was rumored that Ali was not enthused by the direction the project was taking, and sought to bring in other writers and directors. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 19 Apr. 2025 He and Dabo were enthused at the surprise gift and shared a photo opp wearing it on social media after the set. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025 Grant enthused about the event. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025 Our barbecue editor Robert Moss has named Southern Soul among his favorites, and our readers are equally enthused about the place. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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Verb
  • My baby mutters and drool drips down his chin from his new molar.
    Jessica Slice, Time, 9 May 2025
  • Collectors drool over the wrist watch from the ‘60s.
    Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In April 2024, Yelp named it one of the best brunch spots in the United States as people went online to rave about the food, customer service and outdoor seating, McClatchy News reported.
    Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Redick has used the term to describe the Lakers’ video coordinators, to rave about Portland’s Toumani Camara’s defense and the impact of Jarred Vanderbilt’s return from injury.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Many commenters gushed about the sweet gesture, manifesting a partner who does something similar.
    Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 11 May 2025
  • Despite Johnson’s inexperience at the position, his technique is impeccable, Harbaugh gushed.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • Williams never fussed about it, though and his relationships with many in the organization weren’t overly affected.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
  • No crying or fussing or squirming.
    Danielle Pergament, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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