gush
verb (used without object)
to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement.
had gushed
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past perfectof gush.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He told the BBC that water had "gushed" into the cabin as the rain intensified on Friday night.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2024
Blinken had gushed over the quality of those meetings and said he expected similarly positive dialogue on security issues.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2021
The month before the alleged assault in Simi Valley, Hyten had gushed to another officer about her promotion potential, according to Spletstoser’s lawsuit.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 21, 2020
Though he didn’t respond immediately Monday to a request for comment, Peters had gushed over his lady two weeks ago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2020
This man's enthusiasms had gushed forth with a vigor at which the Virginian marveled.
From The Tyranny of Weakness by Paul Stahr
