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
Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
Indians captured Indian and Mexican children and sold them to Hispanic slavers.
—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.
—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.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
Indians captured Indian and Mexican children and sold them to Hispanic slavers.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slaver
Verb
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These plants contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause unpleasant symptoms for dogs and cats alike, such as drooling, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rhythm, and even some neurologic signs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Chewing on the bulbs can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, profuse drooling and burns to the mouth.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Preventive antibiotics are recommended for close contacts, such as household members, intimate partners or people who had direct exposure to a patient’s saliva.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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The bacteria is spread by coming into contact with an infected person's saliva or spit, such as through coughing, kissing, sharing items or sneezing near someone's face.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because who wouldn’t want to join a religion seemingly spitting out beautiful women?—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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The machine will then spit out a roll of one-dollar bills corresponding with the selection, wrapped in a one-sheet sales pitch.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yakemchuk’s offensive gifts, his puck movement, his shot and his skating have had Senators fans salivating for his arrival for some time now.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Peterson, a guard that has NBA fans (and teams) salivating, is expected to be the top pick in the upcoming draft.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Slaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slaver. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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