salivate (for)

verb

Definition of salivate (for)next
as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy I've been salivating for a high-definition TV for some time

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salivate (for)
  1. crave
  2. want
Verb
  • If the public craves a trillion-dollar tax increase on the well-off, there are better ways to spend the money.
    — Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • The pancake feels like a perfect example of that philosophy, playful, indulgent, and layered with the kind of attention that turns a late night craving into one of the city’s most memorable brunch dishes.
    — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of crave
Verb
  • Not the actual on-the-field product, but those who want to attend the games.
    — Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • That’s huge considering the Jayhawks want to surround Tyran Stokes with spacing and options to pass to.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
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“Salivate (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivate%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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