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 salivate
Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
As a label, Louboutin is always a little decadent and delicious, thanks to its sky-high stilettos and fun flats, which tend to have fans salivating at the mouth and coveting more.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Democrats are salivating as Musk voices his opinions during interviews and provides material that could politically benefit the minority party.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025
House Republicans are salivating over their chances in purple seats thanks to ambitious Democrats eyeing newly open Senate slots.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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The crispy chicken dumplings, tuna crispy rice, and wagyu beef are all worth salivating over.
—Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
As a label, Louboutin is always a little decadent and delicious, thanks to its sky-high stilettos and fun flats, which tend to have fans salivating at the mouth and coveting more.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Democrats are salivating as Musk voices his opinions during interviews and provides material that could politically benefit the minority party.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025
House Republicans are salivating over their chances in purple seats thanks to ambitious Democrats eyeing newly open Senate slots.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Salivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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