salivating (for)

verb

present participle of salivate (for)
as in craving
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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  1. craving
  2. wanting
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  • The discomfort often has less to do with craving a drink and more to do with how deeply drinking is woven into adult social life.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026
  • These individuals may use more marijuana than intended, spend substantial time obtaining or craving it and continue to use it despite physical and psychological problems.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of craving
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  • For retailers and brands wanting to tap in, differentiation will rely on newness and innovation.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The extension seems unlikely based on what McBride should want (and likely can get from another team) and New York wanting to keep as much flexibility as possible.
    — James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of wanting
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“Salivating (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivating%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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