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 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
Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
His college tight ends coach, Steve Casula, raved about Loveland’s hands.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Other events have ranged from special morning matcha classes to a rave with a local DJ to capsule clothing collection launches to tea tasting classes.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Verb
Locals rave about Boathouse Cantina, 228 N. F St., boathousesalida.com, a riverside American-Baja Mexican joint serving pizza, burgers, tacos, and much more.
—Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
His college tight ends coach, Steve Casula, raved about Loveland’s hands.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 21 July 2025
Noun
Putting the bully in bully pulpit, Trump escalates in L.A. rather than seeking calm
June 9, 2025
Granted, Newsom’s speech received a lot of raves from Democrats across the country.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Other events have ranged from special morning matcha classes to a rave with a local DJ to capsule clothing collection launches to tea tasting classes.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rave
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
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Fellow porters huffing their way up a hillside; the stars twinkling above the desert sand; the layered waves of Caroline Polachek’s staggeringly beautiful title song cresting over the horizon at just the right moment.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 June 2025
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Scientists published fresh data showing that huffing carbon monoxide could boost endurance.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
2 June 2025
Noun
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This drew several laughs and applause from the rest of the cast and crew.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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But awards never meant as much to him as applause from an audience.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
Verb
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In May 2024, Kelly gushed to PEOPLE about how much Sidney loves going to his grandparents' house.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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A couple of weeks prior to the Chiefs vs. Texans game, Clark gushed about the musician on Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
Verb
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In the movie’s trailer, Offerman can be seen training with firearms and ranting about systemic oppression as Jerry.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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The slightest noise from the children could propel him from the room, ranting.—
Noah Hawley,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Bello walked off the mound to a standing ovation, and following the game Cora heaped praise on the third-year right-hander.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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When the long round number finally in his back pocket, the crowd responded with the lengthy standing ovation.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Vodka just keeps things boozy without fussing too much with the flavor.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Sleep regressions refer to periods when a baby who previously slept well suddenly begins waking frequently, fussing more, or resisting bedtime.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Which means that instead of attacking the CEO, Huang should be garnering abundant praise for recognizing truths about the global economy plainly lost on his critics.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Looking back on Jones' stint as a guest star, Smith had high praise for the musician.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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“Rave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rave. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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