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as in nonsense
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
that critic's reviews are nothing but self-important drivel
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as in babble
unintelligible or meaningless talk
my roommate talks in her sleep, but it's just drivel
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as in to chatter
to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly
he driveled on about his "distinguished" family for what seemed like hours
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Recent Examples of drivel
Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Not even Dunst could elevate this slapdash slice of man-child drivel.
33.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 19 Dec. 2023
Gretchen Bender superimposes potent phrases or ideas onto television screens blaring out the usual stream of nonsense, drivel and enticement.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
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Noun
Works like that one tend to be seen as religious experiences or spiritualist drivel.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Not even Dunst could elevate this slapdash slice of man-child drivel.
33.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
Our campuses are a mess — citadels of conformism and drivel.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 19 Dec. 2023
Gretchen Bender superimposes potent phrases or ideas onto television screens blaring out the usual stream of nonsense, drivel and enticement.
—Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drivel
Noun
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All of this exploring and staying open and slow-burn nonsense left us with half the villa coupled up but stagnant — unwilling to stray but unwilling to grow — and the other half hopelessly single.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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Despite the great Roger Ebert’s own glowing review, many of his contemporaries couldn’t all see of its greatness, with many dismissing it as nonsense or mere shock entertainment.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Leaning over him, Mary drools into Stack’s mouth, her appetite soon his own.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends learning the signs of overheating in dogs such as excessive panting, restlessness, excessive drooling, unsteadiness, or abnormal gum and tongue color.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Critics and the chattering masses on Instagram will have another chance to weigh in as the designers’ first collections hit the runway.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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Large drips of white and blue paint obscure the chattering teeth frantically farmed in red in the lower canvas, hinting at water and perhaps someone being silenced.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Wasps are also scavengers, and they can often be found flying around garbage bins looking for their next meal.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Folsom 4th of July garbage schedule For those living in Folsom, trash and waste pickup will continue as scheduled, according to the city’s website.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated July 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2025
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Trump prattles on about the economy while the actors freeze behind him in their ancient Galilee garb.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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She was getting winded on our walk, and her prattle was broken up by heavy breaths.—
Joshua Cohen,
The New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The intoxicated passenger was recorded grabbing the victim's hair and spitting on her.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Jonathan Groff’s penchant for spitting on audiences became mainstream enough to warrant a joke at the Tonys.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Think of it like chatting with a designer about your dream home.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Suge Knight recalled his final moments by 2Pac’s side in September 1996 while chatting from behind bars with People in a story published Tuesday (July 1).—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Use it to find and retrieve stray nuts or bolts in any crevice.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Without that pollination, almond trees produce only 200 pounds of nuts per acre.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Drivel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drivel. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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