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enthused

  • past participle
    of enthuse.
    enthuse
    verb (used without object)
    to be or become enthusiastic; show enthusiasm.
  • past tense form
    of enthuse.
    enthuse
    verb (used without object)
    to be or become enthusiastic; show enthusiasm.

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The authors enthused that the partnership "showcased how innovative approaches, even involving unconventional collaborators, can revolutionize oceanographic research."

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Some may be hoping Berkshire is getting more enthused about the opportunities it is finding after a stretch of holding back.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

“Last fall, the market was enthused by CNR’s reset on targets, messaging and capex, and today’s beat and raise is the first real sign of the new plan in action,” Shanker adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

When Hostin enthused that she has “a PhD in ChatGPT” and regularly uses the LLM for personal and marital counseling, Swisher held up a warning finger: “Please don’t do that.”

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

“And that is something that I would like you to have, even if your parents are not enthused about the idea. Do you know why I gave my daughter permission to marry your father?”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern