slavered

Definition of slaverednext
past tense of slaver
as in drooled
to let saliva or some other substance flow from the mouth a dog slavering over a bone

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  • For years, college coaches and NBA scouts have drooled over the potential of Stokes, a likely 2027 lottery pick.
    Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • 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
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  • However, in the aftermath of Maduro’s capture, Trump has repeatedly salivated over Venezuela’s rich oil reserves amid discussions about the country’s future.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2026
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  • My mother spitting cherry pips with me and my sister.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
  • In a social media post on May 9, the nonprofit said Sandy spat out a pellet.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
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“Slavered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slavered. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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