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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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Lionel Messi flexed another drool-worthy Patek Philippe ahead of a game on Wednesday.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2025
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
By early this month, Piper was constipated and drooling excessively, and her left eye seemed droopy, Everett said.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 22 Nov. 2025
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Noun
At one point, Pancho is filmed getting a bath in the sink, likely to wash off the drool from his oversized pals.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Lionel Messi flexed another drool-worthy Patek Philippe ahead of a game on Wednesday.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
But pets who eat poinsettia flowers or leaves might develop drooling, vomiting or diarrhea.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
By early this month, Piper was constipated and drooling excessively, and her left eye seemed droopy, Everett said.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 22 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drool
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Morton kosher salt; process until nuts are very finely chopped, about 30 seconds.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Granola One of the original ‘health foods,’ granola contains many nutritious ingredients, such as oats, nuts, and seeds.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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So, measles showing up in wastewater is a sign that infected people are shedding tiny bits of the virus through things like mucus, saliva and stool.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Part of what makes leeches so effective at blood-sucking is that their saliva has uniquely anesthetic and anticoagulant properties, so they’ve been used for thousands of years for folk medicines in Asia and Eastern Europe.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement that officers arrested two people and used pepper balls after protesters did not heed orders to disperse, adding that demonstrators also breached a protest area and spit on officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The video shows Pretti yelling at a federal agent’s vehicle and appearing to spit into the car.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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She’s raved about the Sunday Riley Good Genes Serum that retails for $85—and this budget-friendly pick is packed with many of the same ingredients.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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While chatting with Esquire for their March cover story, the Don't Be Dumb artist, 37, raved over his three children — sons Riot, 2, and RZA, 3½ and daughter Rocki, 4 months.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Voices chattering in Yiddish mingle with clucking chickens, crowing roosters and accordion music drifting through a bustling outdoor market.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Now Carmelo can be seen at every Syracuse game, chattering constantly to Kiyan and his teammates.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Subsequent rulings expanded the assault on our electoral system, including Citizens United, which equates people to corporations — more nonsense.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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There will be times when too much time on my hands leads to nonsense, like deep character dives on Instagram regarding the wives of ex-boyfriends.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The prospect of Shiffrin pairing with Lindsey Vonn, who’s excelled in the downhills this season, to fight for USA gold surely has NBC execs salivating.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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For now, that seems to be enough to make Dallas bagel lovers salivate.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Investment by oil companies gushed in response.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Butler University assistant coach gushed over his girlfriend for her 23rd birthday with a carousel of three sweet photos.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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