drooled

past tense of drool
1
as in spit
to let saliva or some other substance flow from the mouth the dog drooled when we put the steak down on the floor

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2
as in raved
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm middle-aged men drooling over a starlet half their age

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Recent Examples of drooled Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drooled
Verb
  • But the ocean spits her back out.
    Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
  • However, the Eagles still managed to hold the Dallas Cowboys to 20 points in their regular-season opening victory, a game Carter missed after being disqualified for spitting on quarterback Dak Prescott.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And, speaking separately with the cameras thereafter, Ron raved about Meri.
    Dory Jackson, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Swift chatted about her recent engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Her aunt and fellow troupe member, Lloyda Ontiveros, chatted about her Samoan heritage and her art as the group cooled off in the shade following a mid-morning performance.
    Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Mulroney, Ackerman, Snow, and Newman turn this story of spatting WAGS into an explosive, addictive watch.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Preparation has cultural and regional variations, but the seed is usually chewed with slaked lime and betel leaves, and chewing releases a red juice that's often then spat out.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Users in the comment section gushed over the new treats and even questioned if they’ll be rolled out to other Disney locations, such as Disneyland.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Also in attendance as the premiere was producer Ben Affleck, who made a surprise appearance alongside Lopez and gushed over her performance while introducing the screening.
    Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Diners chattered away and ate at the restaurant while wedding guests gathered on the dance floor.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Others might tell you that hosting an awards show is a thankless gig, but Bargatze doesn’t seem fussed.
    Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The woman explained in a post on Mumsnet that her fiancé isn’t fussed about having a big wedding as he’s been married before.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But the team stuttered against the Philadelphia Eagles and then against the Atlanta Falcons in weeks 3 and 4.
    Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Drooled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drooled. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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