1
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
she raved about the Mother's Day breakfast of cold coffee and burnt toast that her young children had proudly set before her
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2
as in to huff
to talk loudly and wildly
a man stood outside city hall raving like a lunatic about his tax bill
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as in applause
often raves plural
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
the books have received even more raves from parents than from the kids they were written for
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Recent Examples of rave
Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Amazon reviewers rave that these chic, stylish heels are comfortable right out of the box—just be prepared for all the compliments you’re bound to receive with each wear.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
Born in Forest Gate to Jamaican parents, Price got his break DJing jungle raves in the 1990s before turning his attention to music production.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Michigan State’s coaches rave about Richardson’s basketball IQ.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Amazon reviewers rave that these chic, stylish heels are comfortable right out of the box—just be prepared for all the compliments you’re bound to receive with each wear.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
The first season of Andor, the Star Wars prequel series to Rogue One and A New Hope, earned critical raves for its gritty aesthetic and multilayered narrative rife with political intrigue.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Feb. 2025
Born in Forest Gate to Jamaican parents, Price got his break DJing jungle raves in the 1990s before turning his attention to music production.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2025
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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
Verb
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Or flesh—notice the tiny worker huffing up the steps in the top right.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Adding in a motor has made cargo bikes much more workable for those riders who would like the convenience and capacity of a cargo bike but have hesitated in the past due to their own physical condition and the prospect of huffing a cargo bike up hills or across town.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ivey's comments sparked loud applause and cheers from the audience.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Gary Common Council unanimously voted against rezoning for a new gas station in the city, inciting applause and approval from various public commenters.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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Scientists suspect the Neretva Vallis channel was carved out eons ago, by water gushing into the crater.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trump also appears to be attacking the CFPB—which Warren created—as part of his ongoing feud with the senator, ranting about Warren while delivering his remarks, American Banker reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
6 Mar. 2025
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Out-of-work electrician Bart Ross, who had a long history of ranting against judges and lawyers, shot himself two days later during a traffic stop outside Milwaukee.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
Del Mar Foundation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Erivo capped off the emotional number, which earned a roaring standing ovation, with her now-viral belting riff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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On top of this, her mother and sister are fussing about her future relationship status, which leads to them plotting some dates for her.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The world saw this five-man group as an ideal of friendship, a community working and living together, fussing and fighting but making rough beauty out of it.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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His monologue sparked a deluge of praise, and memes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Lovato took the comments in stride and laughed throughout the video, quickly taking notice of the praise at the end of the clip.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Rave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rave. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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