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as in nuts
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
the only thing more pathetic than the pop psychologist who gushed such drool was the public that lapped it up
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as in saliva
the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands
the baby left a puddle of drool on my shirt
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as in to chatter
to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly
stop drooling, slow down, and take a deep breath, because I can't understand you
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Recent Examples of drool
Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 July 2024
Leo sat expectantly with drool dripping out of the corner of his mouth.
—Kevin Farron, Outdoor Life, 21 Sep. 2023
Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
Fox, which will carry the World Series, is drooling at the prospect of the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees facing off in the Fall Classic with stars Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Noun
In some cases, a drool rash can be caused by teething.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 July 2024
Leo sat expectantly with drool dripping out of the corner of his mouth.
—Kevin Farron, Outdoor Life, 21 Sep. 2023
Verb
Vally Plaid Alpaca Wool & Mohair Blend Scarf $350
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A scarf can be a generic gift, but not this viral one that all the cool kids have been drooling over.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024
Fox, which will carry the World Series, is drooling at the prospect of the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees facing off in the Fall Classic with stars Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drool
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Small packages like candy and nuts often slide around and clutter your space.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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For constipation, drink fluids and gradually increase fiber intake from sources like bran, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds to promote regular bowel movements.Patricia Weiser, PharmD, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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The company’s at-home kits allow customers to exchange a saliva sample for insights into their genome relating to things such as their possible ancestry, health, and food preferences.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Scientists are also examining the potential of using saliva samples in tests for bacterial or viral infections.Julie Sullivan, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2024
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An Uber Eats driver in Florida with a hankering for a late-night snack was allegedly caught nibbling on a customer's order – in front of them – leading to the driver reportedly spitting in the customer's face.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024
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So they were conceived to have woodchipper mouths that spit out the back.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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This Amazon shopper raved about the versatility and convenience, saying it can be dressed up or down and washed without ironing.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Part Two one of the best movies of the year, as it has been raved by critics.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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There had been chatter out there that Holland was circling a new Spider-Man movie.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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Astronomers have now listened in on the nearby TRAPPIST-1 system to check whether aliens are chattering between their own neighboring planets.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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There is no nonsense in Ron Norsworthy’s gaze or tone.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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And yeah, some of the items on his list are utter nonsense.Eric Miquelon, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Purchasing champions and forging new ones seems perfectly suited to take advantage of the kind of microtransaction activity gaming companies salivate over.Ash Parrish, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
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This one, with its many, many pockets, reminds me of the multi-pocket Jil Sander bags from the early 2000s that every Depop girlie is salivating over right now.Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
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Waterfalls emerge from the rafters gushing down onto the floor of the theater as the stage below slides away to reveal a pool.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Photograph: Alamy Stock Photo An Apple event staple is the famous game dev gushing over new Apple hardware, followed by a tease of upcoming high-end titles.Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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