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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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Nate Burleson to haters of NFL's promo clip featuring Taylor Swift: 'Wipe the drool off your tank top'
Burleson didn't hold back while addressing the critics who decried seeing Swift in an NFL hype video.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024
Jessica Slice, Time, 9 May 2025
Collectors drool over the wrist watch from the ‘60s.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
No drool icicles hanging from his mouth and his body shook with excitement.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
Nate Burleson to haters of NFL's promo clip featuring Taylor Swift: 'Wipe the drool off your tank top'
Burleson didn't hold back while addressing the critics who decried seeing Swift in an NFL hype video.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2024
Verb
My baby mutters and drool drips down his chin from his new molar.
—Jessica Slice, Time, 9 May 2025
Collectors drool over the wrist watch from the ‘60s.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drool
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
Noun
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On March 7, the New Mexico chief medical examiner, Heather Jarrell, revealed that Arakawa had died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome caused by hantavirus, which is transmitted to humans via rodent droppings, saliva and urine.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Quartey said some medications can also reduce saliva production, leading to dry mouth, which may intensify bitter or sour flavors.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Several of the individuals then spit on the flag or sprayed flammable liquid to continue the blaze before a second flag was added to the fire.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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In Anderson’s lavishly talented ensembles, the majority of the performers fulfill the basic requirements of being in a Wes Anderson movie, which can involve spitting out long reams of dialogue quickly, directly, without a lot of sauce.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Pacino’s The Ritual — which opened in theaters on Friday — has critics not raving, but ripping the celebrated actor’s exorcism film.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But what really stands out is the fabric—it’s made from 100 percent polyester microfiber that’s brushed on both sides, giving it that buttery-soft feel shoppers can’t stop raving about.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Just read a copy of this silly book, and if anyone is curious for a review from someone who lived it first-hand: this book is political fairy smut for the permanent, professional chattering class.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2025
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The moms chattered and laughed and sang, while the birds made a croaking sound.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Beyond that, the show is mostly content to amble along, loping toward the green and from time to time indulging in odd bits of nonsense.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Yet Towns has proven, one moment at a time, that reputation, that narrative is a bunch of nonsense.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The film’s imminent cult following, already salivating over images of Skarsgard in full biker leathers, likely thank them too.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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The edit basically shows all the men repeatedly salivating over Heidi, Jenna, and Shawna.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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In the comment sections, fans gushed over how happy Jenner looks.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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During a panel at an Emmy FYC event for Netflix's comedy series Running Point on Friday, star Kate Hudson gushed about how the show's co-creator proved her dedication to their work, even at her most fraught moments.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
3 June 2025
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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