- present participle of gush.
gushing
Americanadjective
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flowing out suddenly, forcefully, or in large volume, as fluid that has been confined.
Since the rig exploded, all attempts to stop the gushing oil have been futile.
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having a sudden, forceful, copious flow.
She clasped her hands over the gushing wound to stop the blood.
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expressed or expressing oneself extravagantly or effusively, especially in an affectionate or highly complimentary way.
Followed by paparazzi and gushing admirers, he returned home to face a more realistic assessment from his parents.
noun
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the act of flowing out suddenly, copiously, or forcefully.
Nosebleeds in children often look scary, but these quick tips can stop the gushing.
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the act of expressing oneself extravagantly or effusively.
After all her gushing about how great the movie and its director and cast were, I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of gushing
First recorded in 1350–1400; gush ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; gush ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun senses
Example Sentences
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Is that gushing sound from a bubble bursting?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
It was 02:03 am on 26 September 2022 when the first blast severed part of the Nord Stream pipelines, sending vast quantities of gas gushing through the surface of the Baltic Sea.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The next day he’ll come into his office, gushing about a moving amateur rendition of “My Way.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
As recently as January, Katsanevas was gushing about Trujillo on “The Viall Files” podcast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Pale gray smoke was gushing out of the top.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
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