enthuse

Definition of enthusenext
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car

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Recent Examples of enthuse Other commenters were less enthused by Costco’s pre-checkout scans. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026 They were never really enthused. Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026 Some of the greatest films in film history were made by somebody doing something that didn’t make sense on paper, but they were just creatively enthused. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026 Mary, meanwhile, offers our first hint that these writers aren’t as enthused about playing second fiddle to a robot as Brandon would have Valerie believe. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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  • Chase Reid, meanwhile, just put together a better-than-point-per-game season in the OHL and has the loud tools — the escapability and skating speed in particular — that have NHL scouts positively drooling.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Predators respond with head shaking, gaping, drooling, and frantic licking.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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  • Ratings rose, and critics raved.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Droves of Amazon shoppers rave about this now-$30 tote that’s made from durable faux leather, with many using it as their trusty work bag.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • Weeks before Jason gushed over Kylie on Tuesday's panel, the Not Gonna Lie host hilariously revealed that the former NFL star spells one of their daughter's names incorrectly.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • In the privacy of the talent section, CBS anchor Gayle King gushed to Dimoldenberg and comedian Caleb Hearon, who stars as Charlie in the sequel.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ever the dedicated mother, Stacy runs to her adult daughter’s aid, fussing at her for not using a driver for her errands.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The crime went unsolved for many years, prompting Mason to start making this movie in the early 2000s, and the immediate conclusion to jump to is that the LAPD maybe wasn’t too fussed about it.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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