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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
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 July 2025
TikToks showed torrents gushing into subway cars and whirlpools forming in the street.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025
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Noun
For me, this response kicks in during intense moments in surgery — such as seeing an unexpected gush of bleeding.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Waves of murky water covered the floor and gushed into the stalled train when the doors opened.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 July 2025
TikToks showed torrents gushing into subway cars and whirlpools forming in the street.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gush
Noun
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Israel has at times closed off the flow of aid into the strip, citing concerns about smuggling and looting by Hamas.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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But despite the long hours and the steady flow of projects, many contractors find themselves in a cycle of feast and famine—and often, the culprit isn’t the economy or competition.—
Robert Gauvreau,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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The raging river bursts from its banks around this time, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Enjoy a classic margarita for $9, a smoky mezcal margarita for $10, or explore the depths of agave with half-off tequila pours all night long.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Remember that small changes, like pouring your DIY cleaning solutions into glass spray bottles or dusting items with an old-fashioned feather duster, can make a big difference in your cleaning experience.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
Verb
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His jaw wobbled unsteadily and a thin thread of spit drooled from the side of his mouth onto the counter.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
16 July 2025
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Early signs include excessive panting, drooling, lethargy and weakness.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Despite the exodus at Burnley towards the end of last summer’s window, Trafford was one of the players who remained when a move never materialised.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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This exodus fractures families and hurts our city: our schools have lost more than 120,000 students (and the associated funding).—
Richard Buery,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The road closures and evacuation orders around the Esparto fireworks explosion site were lifted on Friday, allowing a closer look at the site where seven people were killed in the July 1 blast.—
Nathaniel Levine,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has identified the three deputies killed in Friday’s training facility explosion at an East Los Angeles County training site.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Many organizations rush to implement tech without considering the impact on employee workflows, morale or training needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Neighbors quickly rushed to action, grabbing hoses and axes to help extract the plane’s passengers.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The new Patriots center raved about Maye’s maturity and approach after Friday’s training camp practice.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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Fans rave about the Wawa Summertime Hoagiefest, which offers $6 and under hoagies, clubs, burgers, quesadillas and breakfast hoagies for a limited time.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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“Gush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gush. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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