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.
—Becca Rothfeld, The New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2024
Dwyer Murphy
june 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
In Texas many slavers forcibly moved their enslaved people to hide them from the advancing Union army.
—Jenny Singer, Glamour, 18 June 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.
—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
That was Salem, a different town, haunted by witch trials and slaver fortunes, but all the classic New England coastal markers were laid out: early sunsets, family secrets, bizarre architecture, the distinct gloom and glint of the northern eastern seashore.
—Dwyer Murphy
june 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
In Texas many slavers forcibly moved their enslaved people to hide them from the advancing Union army.
—Jenny Singer, Glamour, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaver
Verb
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Flores will drool across the Irish Sea this week at the thought of welcoming a rookie quarterback making his first NFL start.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The presence of the virus in the mouth or saliva will trigger this reaction, release thymol (a flavor compound) and produce a strong taste.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Mice contaminate food, chew up everything in sight, and spread illnesses through their urine, saliva, and droppings, says Sheldon Owen, a wildlife extension specialist at West Virginia University.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the ocean spits her back out.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, the Eagles still managed to hold the Dallas Cowboys to 20 points in their regular-season opening victory, a game Carter missed after being disqualified for spitting on quarterback Dak Prescott.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There were plenty of reasons for the Buffalo Sabres, Cozens’ previous employer, to salivate over his potential.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Already there have been rumblings of Ellison coveting Warner Bros. and there has been interest from buyers salivating over CNBC (though Versant has no interest in selling that particular asset).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Slaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaver. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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