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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
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 June 2025
West Coast drools: H100 rental pricing is very stable in the United States, but there’s a persistent East Coast advantage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Symptoms may begin within minutes, which include heavy drooling—especially in cats—and redness on the skin and in or around the mouth.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Since Lorde’s drool hit the grid, loogies have been everywhere but inside our mouths.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 June 2025
West Coast drools: H100 rental pricing is very stable in the United States, but there’s a persistent East Coast advantage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
Verb
The Knott’s culinary and bakery teams have created a feast for our Instagram feeds that will make our followers drool and want to head into the fog during the 52nd installment of Scary Farm.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Symptoms may begin within minutes, which include heavy drooling—especially in cats—and redness on the skin and in or around the mouth.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drool
Noun
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Just one or two nuts can cover your daily needs.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Spoon any topping and nuts in pan onto loaf.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
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The researchers analyzed saliva collected from 122,000 healthy adults who participated in two larger cancer studies and followed them for approximately nine years.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Mice contaminate food, chew up everything in sight, and spread illnesses through their urine, saliva, and droppings, says Sheldon Owen, a wildlife extension specialist at West Virginia University.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2020, the duo bounced across the Tropicana Field turf before Game 1, Guerrero spitting seeds with a bandana around his neck and Bichette’s long hair still flowing behind him.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Why turn my face toward something that spit me out?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And right now, Amazon customers are raving about the Zoosixx Wide-Leg Lounge Pants — which have a Prime member discount today.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Posey raved about Ramos’s work ethic and said the Giants haven’t seen the best of the 26-year-old.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Diners chattered away and ate at the restaurant while wedding guests gathered on the dance floor.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The data also added to chatter about whether a jumbo, half-percentage-point cut could be on the table in September — a conversation Jim Cramer feels is justified.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Packers gonna Packers, but at least Doubs is clear of that nonsense.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Assembly Bill 325 is economically illiterate nonsense that attempts to ban the use of pricing algorithms that help businesses determine prices.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There were plenty of reasons for the Buffalo Sabres, Cozens’ previous employer, to salivate over his potential.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Already there have been rumblings of Ellison coveting Warner Bros. and there has been interest from buyers salivating over CNBC (though Versant has no interest in selling that particular asset).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, the mother of two gushed over their bond.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
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Maybe your friend was having a rough day, dealing with personal stuff, or just isn't the type to gush over text.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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