1
as in flow
a flowing or going out
the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
with his customary gush of tears, he once again begged his long-suffering wife to stay
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as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
the dam cracked and water gushed from the break
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Recent Examples of gush
Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
The two fondly gush about Eydelshteyn’s arrival to New York coinciding with his 21st birthday.
—Tomris Laffly, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gushes about girlfriend Taylor Swift whenever her name is mentioned.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noun
From inside, Goss tried to push the door open, but a gush of water poured in.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
The two fondly gush about Eydelshteyn’s arrival to New York coinciding with his 21st birthday.
—Tomris Laffly, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
The mother-daughter duo gushed over children's dresses at TJ Maxx in the video.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gushes about girlfriend Taylor Swift whenever her name is mentioned.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
Noun
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Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
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This, in turn, reduces clumping during brewing, yielding less waste and the strong, consistent flow needed to produce a tasty cup of espresso.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The teen poured some Al Green grit on the gospel great’s 2007 ballad, again inspiring Richie to hop up and testify to some powerful vocals.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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Just crack an egg into the chick, and the white pours smoothly out of its beak, leaving the yolk intact and safely inside.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There’s a reason scouts once drooled over Williams’ potential.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Symptoms from scorpion stings — such as burning at the sting site, drooling.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The exodus of so many people, who tend to be highly educated and work in professional fields that are in high demand, has also been damaging for the economy, experts say.—
Nataliya Vasilyeva,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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My colleague Sam McDowell, in fact, wrote about the mass exodus and why that could end up being a good thing for the Jayhawks.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Since that offensive explosion, however, the Reds' bats have been dormant.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the latest explosion of violence, at least 31 people were killed and dozens others were injured Thursday after the Israeli military struck the Dar al-Arqam School in the Tuffah neighborhood in eastern Gaza City, according to a statement by the Gaza Civil Defense.—
Lauren Izso,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Others, however, rushed to the actor’s defense, pointing out that perhaps Leslie didn’t care—as evidenced by her ear-to-ear grin.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Williams, a three-year veteran who has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons, is eligible for an extension.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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