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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
Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
The sudden, dramatic gush of amniotic fluid immediately followed by the onset of regular intense contractions has become the default visual.
—Elizabeth Stein, Cnm, Parents, 7 June 2024
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Naturally, fans gushed in the comment section of the post.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
After reuniting with her on-screen brother Alfonso Ribeiro for a Zumba class, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars gush to PEOPLE about their adoration for Bel-Air, a dramatized version of their hit ‘90s sitcom.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
The sudden, dramatic gush of amniotic fluid immediately followed by the onset of regular intense contractions has become the default visual.
—Elizabeth Stein, Cnm, Parents, 7 June 2024
Verb
One standout early scene is a fan meet-and-greet, where Joshua manages a long line of gushing admirers, ushering them over one at a time for an autograph and photo.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Naturally, fans gushed in the comment section of the post.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
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In Antarctica, sea ice surrounding the continent also buttresses gigantic ice sheets, slowing the flow of glacial ice into the ocean.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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One reason that happens is that exercise decreases blood flow to your gut, causing short-term damage to your intestines.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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But her images, which often contain jarring bursts of color, rarely appeared to outright represent these subjects.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, your body digests this quick burst of glucose (sugar) quickly, leaving you feeling sluggish shortly after.Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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While results will start pouring in when the polls close, the outcome of any race may not be clear for awhile.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Billionaire Elon Musk has wielded his fortune to curry favor with Trump this election, pouring $118.6 million into his America PAC.Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms of a rapid squirrel include walking in circles, falling over, drooling, aggression, and seizures and muscle spasms, Critter Control reports.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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And Terry's pitch-perfect execution had her followers drooling.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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The post does not elaborate on the reasons for the X exodus but the political leanings of CEO Elon Musk, one of the most prominent supporters of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, are likely a factor.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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In a country where everything is broken and the exodus won’t cease, who deserves what property?Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Brazil’s Supreme Court was evacuated after two nearby explosions, stirring security concerns before the country hosts the G20 summit.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the new explosion of AI is just the latest development in a long line of technological evolution.Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Among the victims rushed to hospital, many had eye injuries, missing fingers or gaping holes in their abdomens, Reuters witnesses saw, indicating their proximity to the devices at the time of detonation.Reuters, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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As anticipated, some waits appeared throughout the day, particularly as voters rushed to cast ballots in the hours before polls closed.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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This Amazon shopper raved about the versatility and convenience, saying it can be dressed up or down and washed without ironing.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Part Two one of the best movies of the year, as it has been raved by critics.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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