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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
Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Iconic Mini Lip Set $35 Nordstrom Any lipstick-loving giftee will drool over this mini lip kit that has a travel-size Pillow Talk Lip Liner, Matte Revolution Lipstick, and Collagen Lip Bath Lip Gloss.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 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
And Terry's pitch-perfect execution had her followers drooling.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Iconic Mini Lip Set $35 Nordstrom Any lipstick-loving giftee will drool over this mini lip kit that has a travel-size Pillow Talk Lip Liner, Matte Revolution Lipstick, and Collagen Lip Bath Lip Gloss.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drool
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The 21,528-square-foot wellness complex includes a 66-foot lap pool where morning swims come with a side of cityscape — a boon for health nuts.Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sources of magnesium include whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and legumes.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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The infected birds spread the virus through their saliva, mucus and feces.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The acidity and salts from your saliva can strip away moisture.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Image: Amazon Streaming services like Netflix have long used machine learning algorithms to spit out recommendations based on viewing history.Emma Roth, The Verge, 12 Dec. 2024
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For a more interactive experience, locals rave about The Agora Borealis Marketplace, a one-stop shop for unique fine art and souvenirs.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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But not as cool as Kidman’s coolest pastime: 365 babygirl raving.Michael Savio, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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All of this runs counter to the narrative — popular among Washington’s chattering class — that a young and restive crop of Democrats is clamoring to scrap the seniority system that’s guided the party’s committee-selection process for years.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, the plethora of Monday night cocktail parties were as ever packed and the famous ‘Booze Alley’ was replete with attendees chattering late into the night (and early into the morning).Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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On the one hand, Amazon Autos strips away all that nonsense – find your car, handle the details online, pick it up, done.Chris Walton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the new world order, media and reporting are tossed together with a mix of truth, opinion, and nonsense.Axios, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Private companies would salivate for a similar return-rate cushion.K.K. DuVivier, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
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Streamers are salivating over profits these days, not merely subscriber acquisition.Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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The water gushes out of the spring hot enough to brew coffee.Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Block Wall Street is gushing over the payment fintech company, including Bank of America analyst Jason Kupferberg and team.Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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