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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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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2025
With nearly 7,000 five-star ratings, Amazon shoppers are raving about the popular device’s ability to clean.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Tupelo Park City wins raves for its elegant take on farm-fresh cuisine.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Verb
And Kelce also raved about the atmosphere at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2025
With nearly 7,000 five-star ratings, Amazon shoppers are raving about the popular device’s ability to clean.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
At its core is a commitment to streets, raves, culture and community.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Tupelo Park City wins raves for its elegant take on farm-fresh cuisine.
—AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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And of course, Dennis Hopper, huffing nitrous oxide as rapist, gang leader Frank Booth is a vision of male bestiality ripped out of a Francis Bacon painting (Lynch has acknowledged Bacon as a key influence on his work).—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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Out front, Pastor Rodney Freeman and several volunteers — bundled up in thick winter coats, huffing out little clouds of breath — rush to set up the Bountiful Blessings food pantry.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
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The brief applause, though, was the first and last time the TikTok phenom (157 million followers and counting) had the spotlight.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
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The outgoing chief executive saved his applause for Trump’s mention of the release Sunday by Hamas of three Israeli hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement that took months to negotiate.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
21 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
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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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Many have dismissed his threats as unserious, but his continued ranting about it have elicited sharp warnings from the Danish, French, and German heads of government.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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The court officer stayed quiet and Mejia ranted, yelling out profane remarks as court officers led him out of the room to cool down.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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Lawmakers applauded when electors were announced for their respective candidates, but when Harris announced Trump's victory, both sides gave a standing ovation.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
6 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
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Later that day, the boys fuss around their grandmother at the dinner table.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2024
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Experiment with different feedback styles, like balancing praise with constructive input.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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El Camino Real goalkeeper Anthony Salmeron received special praise from coach Ian Kogan.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Rave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rave. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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