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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
Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025 Le Creuset Signature Loaf Pan From sweet, rich pound cakes to savory, drool-worthy lasagnas, this signature Le Creuset pan does it all. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026 Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drool
Noun
In one image—a favorite of mine—a man lies on an expanse of sand, cradling a smiling child, whose drool is pooling on the man’s shirtless chest. —Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025 Le Creuset Signature Loaf Pan From sweet, rich pound cakes to savory, drool-worthy lasagnas, this signature Le Creuset pan does it all. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
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His first swing of spring training showcased the kind of pop that has kept the Yankees drooling. —Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026 Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drool
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drool
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According to registered dietitians, a mix of nuts, especially pistachios, and dried tart cherries is the healthiest late-night snack.— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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Many whole foods are naturally gluten-free, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
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Cannabis use was self-reported and confirmed with biological testing from hair, urine, and saliva samples.— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
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After a murder took place, men within a specific age range had to provide their saliva and blood sample, according to the BBC.— Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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According to federal authorities, Ferreira Borges then started biting an officer who attempted to get him under control and spit on the driver.— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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The president of the United States is stark-raving mad.— Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
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For a teenager who should still be in high school and has never taken a competitive snap for Boise State, Jones has a lot of people asking, who is this kid everyone in the football program is raving about?— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
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Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Feb. 2026
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This is the shelter’s busiest season, making for the film’s most vibrant, chattering section, and Hélène adapts well to the rhythm and volume of whatever company rolls in, while occasionally retreating to the woods for some respite.— Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
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This is why all the whining and complaining from small market teams across the sport is manipulative nonsense.— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Or from whatever this risibly self-serious metaphysical nonsense about performance and possession, creation and exorcism, aims to be.— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
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The result has cash flow fans salivating.— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Look no farther than his salivating over getting 50% of the Hormuz tolls.— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, the longtime couple gushed to Entertainment Tonight about their lives as grandparents to Olivia, Charlotte and Michaiah (who can be seen here with the family at Wilson's Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveiling).— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Ken writes like a poet, gushing about his love for dinosaurs and making a stirring argument for why studying dinosaurs means something.— Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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