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 While his national team-mates were labouring in London, he was enthused. Hector Vickers, New York Times, 21 June 2026 Tyler Herro would be less than enthused to return. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2026 The pair are enthused to have a premiere at a major event and think now is a time that Brazilian stories, like Oscar nominee The Secret Agent, are having a moment. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 June 2026 JPMorgan is enthused about Broadcom going into the quarter. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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Verb
  • Some of the signs of overheating include heavy panting or drooling, a rapid pulse, bright red gums or tongue, labored breathing, difficulty standing, vomiting or diarrhea and a fever.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • Typically, the consequence of a sunny Open Championship is firm and fast playing conditions that make golf fans drool.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • With more than 350 clients, Ghost Town is now everywhere and their customers rave about their work to move encampments that once held them hostage.
    Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Julia Roberts Julia Roberts raved over Fauci while conducting an Instagram Live interview with him as part of ONE Campaign’s new #PassTheMic series.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Fans who gush over the next big thing too often forget that many young hotshots turn out to be something less.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • While speaking with IMDb, Mackie couldn’t help but take a moment to gush over getting the chance to work with McKellen and Patrick Stewart, who stars as Charles Xavier/Professor X, in Doomsday.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Five-month-old Ladoo fusses in a hammock made from an old scarf.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to Egypt after its collapse earlier in the week, Switzerland exited fussing about the officiating.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 12 July 2026

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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