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Recent Examples of salivate
This administration is salivating to invoke martial law.
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Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2026
However, in the aftermath of Maduro’s capture, Trump has repeatedly salivated over Venezuela’s rich oil reserves amid discussions about the country’s future.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2026
Another reason for hesitation might be that California has other laws that must have the makers of Republican attack ads salivating with anticipation.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the big brands are salivating like cartoon coyotes.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2026
However, in the aftermath of Maduro’s capture, Trump has repeatedly salivated over Venezuela’s rich oil reserves amid discussions about the country’s future.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2026
Another reason for hesitation might be that California has other laws that must have the makers of Republican attack ads salivating with anticipation.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the big brands are salivating like cartoon coyotes.
—Adam Erace, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salivate
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This indulgent treat already has fans drooling—and many Costco members have been running to their local bakeries to see if the Cookie Bar Cake is still in stock.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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That’s a job for Hankton, who will still have an immensely talented unit, one most coaches would drool over.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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The music video interposes clips of a nation on fire—thieves and looters running rampant, protesters spitting in cops’ faces—with footage of Aldean and his band playing in front of a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, vowing to deliver justice.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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American consumers and small businesses alike are spitting fire these days about the cost of credit cards, while the companies profiting from them are making money hand over fist.—
Carter Dougherty,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Salivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivate. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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