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as in raves
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 babbles
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 Synonyms for drools
Verb
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The generator spits out new images, or data pieces, in whatever format the project involves.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025 -
ChatGPT spits out iterations of iterations and copies of copies until the information doesn’t make sense anymore.—
Joelle Renstrom
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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But this group’s ceiling hinges largely on former five-star prospect Justin Scott and Ahmad Moten; Taylor raves about Scott’s upside and said Moten has the ability to be the best defensive lineman in the country.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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Joseph raves about his football IQ.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With Batista already strapped to a kill table, Prater gushes over Dexter killing Lowell and Gareth.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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When that happens, water gushes out into the nearby Mendenhall Lake and eventually surges down the river.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Kylie, 33, shouts in the background, trying to prevent an accident.—
Georgia Slater,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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There is an inherent lack of trust and confidence that comes from visiting a website that shouts at you.—
Talie Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While the climax sputters a bit, the rest is taut and engrossing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One of the three new global ambassadors for BOSS Bottled Beyond, Maluma chats behind-the-scenes of shooting the new campaign with Bradley Cooper and Vinicius Júnior.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s war on wind, solar rattles clean energy industry.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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Jones rattles opponents with heavy hits that leave an impression.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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From the first moment, the vibe is off, as Brady looks earnestly at Rooney, the England legend mumbles and gives vague answers.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Drools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drools. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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