gush 1 of 2

noun

Definition of gushnext
1
as in flow
a flowing or going out the dam burst with a stupendous gush of water

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2
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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gush

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verb

ˈgəsh How to pronounce gush (audio)
1
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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2
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm he gushed about his favorite basketball player, calling him "the best there ever was"

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Recent Examples of gush
Noun
In terms of his musical accomplishments, Doug recalled witnessing other famous musicians gush over his father. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 The gush of new money stands to drive up the cost of homes in neighborhoods already in hot demand, echoing a pattern that has occurred in the San Francisco Bay Area. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Verb
On Instagram Sunday, Bundchen shared a gushing shoutout to her new husband Joaquim Valente and father of her 1-year-old son whose name is unknown. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 The day after Butler’s crash, the Tesla X account reposted a gushing comment from a Tesla fan who shared a pic of himself taking a photo of a sunset while driving. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
  1. flow
  2. burst
  3. pour
  4. drool
  5. exodus
  6. explosion
  7. rush
  8. rave
Noun
  • Normally, the onshore flow — a west-to-southwest wind that creates the ocean breeze and pushes air away from the coasts — would push the particulate matter with it.
    — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of flow
Noun
  • Jennifer Storms, chief marketing officer for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said her team has carefully planned the timing of the spots to coincide with the burst of patriotism and celebration around America 250 events.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • Used on the plate (rather than during cooking), finishing salt adds crunch, elegance and a burst of salinity.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of burst
Verb
  • No chopping, no cooking and zero cleanup—just shake, pour and enjoy.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.
    — Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of pour
Verb
  • Isaacs said the symptoms of heat stress or heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, seizures or collapse.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • This golden lasagna is the perfect way to offer a vegetarian option that meat-eaters will be drooling over.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
Definition of drool
Noun
  • Cue a mass exodus from Spain's two biggest cities in search of totality.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026
  • Bailey Allen After the fireworks ended there was a mass exodus of guests leaving the Esplanade and flooding the streets of downtown Boston.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of exodus
Noun
  • Tuesday night's explosion from Contreras had actually been 24 hours in the making.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Authorities in the wealthy city-state of Monaco have launched a manhunt that’s stretched across the border into France after several people were wounded in an explosion caused by a bomb that was planted in a residential building.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of explosion
Verb
  • Many real texts from family members are short, rushed and a little messy.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Forwards' explosive movements cause hamstring and knee ligament injuries, including ACL tears, with high recurrence if recovery is rushed.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of rush
Verb
  • Amazon has deals on the exact brands the multi-hyphenate wears and raves about, plus pieces pulled straight from her playbook (cough, her Instagram, cough).
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Elizabeth Stanziano reluctantly visited Norfolk, Virginia's Sail 250 festival after her mother raved for weeks about seeing the tall ships during the Bicentennial.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of rave

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