as in slobbering
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as in spitting
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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as in raving
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm
middle-aged men drooling over a starlet half their age
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as in chatting
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 drooling
Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Familiarize yourself with common signs of heat intolerance, such as excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, weakness or blueish gums.
—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
Fans are already drooling over them.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Surrounded by a gaggle of microphones, cameras and other recording devices, Caleb Wilson offered up a nugget that probably left fans of North Carolina’s NBA team drooling.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The dog, Russ, drowsed on the floor at his owner’s feet, drooling onto the tile.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Chase Reid, meanwhile, just put together a better-than-point-per-game season in the OHL and has the loud tools — the escapability and skating speed in particular — that have NHL scouts positively drooling.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Predators respond with head shaking, gaping, drooling, and frantic licking.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
This pitching matchup will have the purists drooling.
—Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Familiarize yourself with common signs of heat intolerance, such as excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, weakness or blueish gums.
—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
Fans are already drooling over them.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Surrounded by a gaggle of microphones, cameras and other recording devices, Caleb Wilson offered up a nugget that probably left fans of North Carolina’s NBA team drooling.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The dog, Russ, drowsed on the floor at his owner’s feet, drooling onto the tile.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Chase Reid, meanwhile, just put together a better-than-point-per-game season in the OHL and has the loud tools — the escapability and skating speed in particular — that have NHL scouts positively drooling.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Predators respond with head shaking, gaping, drooling, and frantic licking.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drooling
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Key Takeaways Eating leafy green vegetables, whole grains, nuts, berries, legumes, oily fish, and more may lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2026
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The best sunscreens for oily skin take this into account, by making application as enjoyable with little to no greasiness or breakout aftermath.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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First, play was allowed to restart, which was previously a hard stop on any VAR intervention — except violent conduct and spitting at someone.—
Ben Burrows,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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That's when LaPalme hit her in the face to prevent her from spitting again, a recording from the deputy's patrol camera showed.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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With raping, raving misogynists in the highest offices and loudest cultural bandwidths of the world, women of all classes have cause to be righteously filled with rage, betrayal, and disappointment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Customers can't stop raving about them, either.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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That’s why the DC Defenders defensive lineman couldn’t help but glance at his Google Calendar while chatting.—
Noah White,
Washington Post,
14 June 2026
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Throughout the day’s events, she was seen doting on her two sons while also chatting with Sarah Ferguson, then-wife of ex-Prince Andrew.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Toxic fumes are leaking into airplanes and sickening passengers and crew members at an alarming rate, according to a September 2025 report by The Wall Street Journal.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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The concept of this many women vying for West is somewhat sickening to me.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Rivian fans have been salivating over the R3X since it was first teased earlier that year.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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These flourishes, recalling New York’s Jazz Age flamboyance, give the vast interior its fizz — and will inevitably have value engineers salivating to trim, slice, and simplify.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Ever the dedicated mother, Stacy runs to her adult daughter’s aid, fussing at her for not using a driver for her errands.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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Your son is fussing in his car seat.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Wednesday evening, dozens crowded into the community room of a local church, chattering in Spanish and English in the fading light of day as part of a forum on the upcoming ICE facility.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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“Drooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drooling. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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