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drool

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verb

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as in to spit
to let saliva or some other substance flow from the mouth the dog drooled when we put the steak down on the floor

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as in to rave
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm middle-aged men drooling over a starlet half their age

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Recent Examples of drool
Noun
This step will help prevent or minimize drool rash. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 July 2024 In some cases, a drool rash can be caused by teething. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 July 2024
Verb
Symptoms of poisoning include upset stomach, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and irregular heartbeat. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025 While the animal may be seen drooling or swaying, which can spark fear of rabies, opossums are extremely resistant to the disease, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drool
Noun
  • The property also grows its own herbs, greens, nuts, berries, and edible flowers.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Focus on whole foods like fruits, leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Hantavirus is transmitted to humans via rodent urine, saliva and droppings.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The virus is largely transmitted from contact between humans and rodents, such as rats and mice, particularly with exposure to urine, droppings and saliva, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Walking on stage to accept the trophy, Brody spit his chewing gum into his hand and threw it to his partner, Georgina Chapman.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Of all the numbers that can be spit out during Tampa Bay’s current win streak, perhaps outscoring teams 14-3 the third period is the most impressive.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Dear Reader, don’t just take our word for it — customers rave about the Vorspack Clear Bag for its sturdy construction and comfortable design.
    Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The Panthers — players, coaches and front office included — have raved about Knight all season.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Initially this seemed like a boon, and people chattered excitedly about how a notes call with Netflix execs would not leave you with myriad non-negotiable changes — for a time its appeal supplanted the Promised Land of HBO.
    Alex Levy, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Young people stand in between the gravestones, chattering, laughing and digging with shovels.
    Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Describing the plot as utter nonsense would both be 100 percent correct and likely taken as a massive compliment for all involved.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Putin has repeatedly dismissed as nonsense Western claims that Russia could one day attack a NATO member.
    Reuters, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The edit basically shows all the men repeatedly salivating over Heidi, Jenna, and Shawna.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • TikTok users are also apparently salivating over Chili's Triple Dipper platter, an appetizer deal.
    Nathan Bomey, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Beyond the tour, SZA also gushed to Kimmel about a lifelong dream coming true—appearing on Sesame Street.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The 46-year-old actor joined Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder on their The Pivot podcast and gushed over the Detroit rapper’s creative genius.
    Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025

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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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