as in drool
the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands
our mouths filled with saliva when we smelled the delicious dinner
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Recent Examples of saliva
When compared with samples collected before and after the flight, the saliva and blood data will allow researchers to track immune changes linked to stressors such as radiation and isolation.
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
According to policy language published by the IOC, athletes seeking to compete in women’s events at the Olympics must undergo a one-time screening test, conducted through collection of blood or saliva or with a cheek swab.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The test requires screening through saliva, a cheek swab or a blood sample.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Choose foods and drinks that are sweet or tart to stimulate saliva (papaya and pineapple juice help stimulate saliva best).
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
According to policy language published by the IOC, athletes seeking to compete in women’s events at the Olympics must undergo a one-time screening test, conducted through collection of blood or saliva or with a cheek swab.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The test requires screening through saliva, a cheek swab or a blood sample.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Choose foods and drinks that are sweet or tart to stimulate saliva (papaya and pineapple juice help stimulate saliva best).
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saliva
Noun
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The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plus, Helen Jo promised a drool-worthy sour cream and onion dip will be paired with it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The biggest immediate impact is likely to fall on the approximately 300 residents of Samoa, a town that sits on the tiny spit of land that protects the bay.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ea summoned the womb-goddess Belet-ili to create man from clay, divine spit, and the heart of the rebellious Nusku.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The younger Pearl does not stalk the sideline drenched in sweat, veins bulging from his neck and spittle flying at every questionable call.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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This surgical mask is my disguise and my means of shielding myself from covid spittle.—
Cora Frazier,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Saliva.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saliva. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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