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
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
Chewing on the bulbs can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, profuse drooling and burns to the mouth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
What causes drooling There are numerous causes of drooling — some benign, others less so, experts say.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
When the schedule dropped, network brass had to be drooling over this matchup.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Some viewers were convinced the young up-and-comer was drooling on live TV.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The motionless people drooling on the sidewalk, the Waymos whooshing around with no one inside.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Chewing on the bulbs can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, profuse drooling and burns to the mouth.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
What causes drooling There are numerous causes of drooling — some benign, others less so, experts say.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
When the schedule dropped, network brass had to be drooling over this matchup.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
Some viewers were convinced the young up-and-comer was drooling on live TV.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The motionless people drooling on the sidewalk, the Waymos whooshing around with no one inside.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drooling
Verb
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The saga of these spitting stars is far from over.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Religious groups have documented a rise in acts of harassment and violence against Christian pilgrims and clergy as well as Palestinian Christian residents, including assaults and spitting, often by ultra-Orthodox Jewish yeshiva students.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Shoppers are raving about this $7 kneeling pad that cushions aging knees against hard, damp, and dirty ground.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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For years, he has been sequestered in their house, ranting, raving and writing nonsensical math equations in hundreds of notebooks.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a recent video of the evening posted on TikTok, the former couple can be seen chatting amidst the crowd.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Anna Wintour, Vogue’s global editorial director, was seen chatting with other guests, next to Parker.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The result has cash flow fans salivating.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Look no farther than his salivating over getting 50% of the Hormuz tolls.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is the shelter’s busiest season, making for the film’s most vibrant, chattering section, and Hélène adapts well to the rhythm and volume of whatever company rolls in, while occasionally retreating to the woods for some respite.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hot water is especially helpful for greasy pans, oily dishes, or anything with hardened food residue.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of Glow Recipe’s original bestsellers, this oil-free moisturizer uses watermelon extract and plenty of antioxidants in a lightweight gel great for daily use by those with oily skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dead Julian topples over her, slavering jaws snapping.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The welcome wagon on their second night as pioneers was a slavering mob.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Drooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drooling. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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