as in saliva
the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands
slaver dripped from the snarling dog's jaws
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Recent Examples of slaver
Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2025
One decorous young professional after another is attacked and transformed into a slavering monster, until at last all the residents converge in the heated pool.
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Becca Rothfeld,
The New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2024
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
Indians captured Indian and Mexican children and sold them to Hispanic slavers.
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Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
3 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Sue has no discernible personality or thoughts, but the TV network — led by a slavering man named Harvey (Dennis Quaid) — has hired her for this hosting gig, the moment that will solidify her stardom.
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Alissa Wilkinson,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2025
One decorous young professional after another is attacked and transformed into a slavering monster, until at last all the residents converge in the heated pool.
—
Becca Rothfeld,
The New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2024
Noun
Those who stood up to the slavers on land and at sea often paid a heavy price for their bravery.
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Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
Indians captured Indian and Mexican children and sold them to Hispanic slavers.
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Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaver
Verb
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For Valentine's Day 2026, the retailer released a confetti glass icon candle that shoppers drooled over.
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Fighter Josh Hokit drooled at the weigh-in in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Noun
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The extra saliva helps rinse away food particles and bacteria that can contribute to cavities, making gum a useful addition to your travel routine.
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The virus is typically transmitted to humans when they are bitten or come into contact with the urine, droppings and saliva of an infected rodent.
Verb
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Over a Nineties hip-hop beat, East Coast to be exact, Czarface’s Inspectah Deck and Esoteric spit their verses before Hardy, er, Pulitzer comes in.
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After being asked to leave the property by officials, Zimmerman spat toward a hotel security officer, prompting staff to call the police.
Verb
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The Lewis Collection, amassed by British businessman Joe Lewis and his daughter Vivienne (who was sitting in the front as Sotheby’s), was always going to be salivated over by buyers, whatever the market conditions.
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While Matuidi said France has a shot at the title, Zonderwijk imagined a scenario that would make collectors salivate.
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“Slaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaver. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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