salivated (for)

past tense of salivate (for)

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Verb
  • With All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a bone bruise in his right hand, Dalton Rushing was handed the chance at regular playing time the top prospect no doubt craved.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This was the childhood Prince William so craved.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After making 35 appearances (16 starts) with Triple-A Omaha, the club wanted Bowlan to make a positional change.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.
    Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Salivated (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivated%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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