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as in nuts
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
the only thing more pathetic than the pop psychologist who gushed such drool was the public that lapped it up
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as in saliva
the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands
the baby left a puddle of drool on my shirt
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as in to chatter
to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly
stop drooling, slow down, and take a deep breath, because I can't understand you
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Recent Examples of drool
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
The large dormitory room smelled of babies' breath and pillow drool.
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Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
In the other room, Kayda is entertaining Bryce and Zach, who are openly drooling, and the scene could not look more like Challengers if Zendaya were playing Kayda.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Noun
Plus, Helen Jo promised a drool-worthy sour cream and onion dip will be paired with it.
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Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
The large dormitory room smelled of babies' breath and pillow drool.
—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Familiarize yourself with common signs of heat intolerance, such as excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, weakness or blueish gums.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
In the other room, Kayda is entertaining Bryce and Zach, who are openly drooling, and the scene could not look more like Challengers if Zendaya were playing Kayda.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Her lab has found even modest additions to the diet — a handful of nuts or an avocado — can enrich certain beneficial bacteria over the course of a few weeks.
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Including foods like avocado, olive oil, nuts, or seeds can make your meal more satisfying and may also stimulate digestion.
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The extra saliva helps rinse away food particles and bacteria that can contribute to cavities, making gum a useful addition to your travel routine.
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The virus is typically transmitted to humans when they are bitten or come into contact with the urine, droppings and saliva of an infected rodent.
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This week, Tyla gets in her feelings, Tierra Whack spits bars on a spritely beat, and Kelela slows it down on a lover’s lament that dates back to her debut album.
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At one point in the series, a frustrated Knicks fan appeared to try to spit at Young.
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In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, the actress used the Solawave 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Wand, which our writer raves about for its ability to heal blemishes and smooth wrinkles.
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Transfer Josh Derry quickly caught the attention of his teammates and coaches, who raved about his explosiveness and his work ethic during spring camp.
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The fights were slightly delayed because of inclement weather, and so we were treated, first, to a quartet of chattering analysts wearing natty, snug suits.
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Vuvuzelas honked like a chorus of drunk geese, and spectators chattered excitedly.
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Not only is that nonsense, but Israel took this into account.
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Get outta here with that nonsense.
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The Lewis Collection, amassed by British businessman Joe Lewis and his daughter Vivienne (who was sitting in the front as Sotheby’s), was always going to be salivated over by buyers, whatever the market conditions.
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While Matuidi said France has a shot at the title, Zonderwijk imagined a scenario that would make collectors salivate.
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Meanwhile, George and Claire Kittle gushed some more about Kelce and Swift, according to Page Six.
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In his weirdest picture—the late, baroque, campy Allegory of Faith—a bug-eyed female figure is shown clutching her chest, one foot balanced perilously on a globe, while a snake gushing blood from its jaws gyrates in the foreground.
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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