1
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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2
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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3
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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as in slobbering
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Recent Examples of drooling
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
The most common symptoms of teething include drooling, putting fingers or fists in their mouth, swollen or puffy gums, difficulty sleeping, crankiness and fussiness, per the institution.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 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
On day eight of his partial paralysis, Nini finally stopped drooling and could now walk gingerly.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Well, then it’s being stolen right out from under its retracting proboscis, which is actually just another drooling head that lives in its mouth.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
The most common symptoms of teething include drooling, putting fingers or fists in their mouth, swollen or puffy gums, difficulty sleeping, crankiness and fussiness, per the institution.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 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
On day eight of his partial paralysis, Nini finally stopped drooling and could now walk gingerly.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drooling
Verb
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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
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Bohumila gagged, spitting beer all over herself.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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What Shoppers are Saying Walmart shoppers are raving about the Ezra Oversized Coffee Table in the product reviews for its style, quality, and value.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Avs have spent all training camp raving about the depth of their lineup.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair love spending time together—often just chatting for hours.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Parents can already set time limits on app use and see if their teenagers are chatting with AI characters, Meta said.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Should these first-round matchups come to fruition, Georgia visiting Oregon and former defensive coordinator Dan Lanning at Autzen Stadium would have ABC salivating.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Twice in the past two years, buyout firms have circled Macy’s, attracted not so much to its long-term potential as a business but downright salivating over the real estate its stores occupy.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With five blades sandwiched between two moisturizing bars, this razor speeds up the entire process (no fussing around with shaving cream), nourishing dry skin and making nicks a rare occurrence.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This was the mid 1980s and tandem skydiving hadn’t been popularized yet, so his father, Roger, adjusted accordingly by stuffing carpet padding into the leg pads to stop him from fussing.—
Angelina Liu,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After much chattering about the status of the Oscar winner’s seemingly clean-cut visage in the lead-up to the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival, once the camera (actually, four cameras) train themselves on Stone’s noggin during the film’s first act, there’s no doubt.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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This obviously includes scoring a reservation at Oreade, where Bacciottini turns to the land and tradition for the menu—and enjoying quiet mornings where breakfast looks out to Tuscany’s famous rolling hills, with birds and cicadas chattering in the background.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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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This shady ramble follows a beautiful stream to a gushing spring.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The rest of Swift’s time on the show was spent breaking down songs, debunking rumors, and gushing about Travis Kelce.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Drooling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drooling. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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