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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
Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 June 2025
West Coast drools: H100 rental pricing is very stable in the United States, but there’s a persistent East Coast advantage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2025
Boise loves you, too, Cuppy, based on the online reviews drooling over the customizable cups.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Since Lorde’s drool hit the grid, loogies have been everywhere but inside our mouths.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 June 2025
West Coast drools: H100 rental pricing is very stable in the United States, but there’s a persistent East Coast advantage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
Verb
In the late stages of the disease, deer might stagger, drool excessively and, again, show little to no fear of humans, the department stated.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2025
Boise loves you, too, Cuppy, based on the online reviews drooling over the customizable cups.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drool
Noun
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Almonds and walnuts are healthy tree nuts that offer a variety of nutrients, including healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fill a vase with nuts or rocks and insert the branch.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The person may also produce a lot of saliva and appear agitated, thrashing arms and legs.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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In this case, immune system markers in their saliva samples will help researchers evaluate how the body reacts to space radiation.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spit hits the fans, draws hefty fine Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter is paying a hefty price for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the NFL season opener.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Before the Eagles’ first defensive snap of the season, Jalen Carter spat on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One Amazon shopper raved about the bag’s thoughtful design that’s large enough to fit even full-size containers.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The panel raved about the ‘Gold Dust Twins,’ rookies Fred Lynn and Jim Rice, both absent from the event.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The data also added to chatter about whether a jumbo, half-percentage-point cut could be on the table in September — a conversation Jim Cramer feels is justified.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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After much chattering about the status of the Oscar winner’s seemingly clean-cut visage in the lead-up to the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival, once the camera (actually, four cameras) train themselves on Stone’s noggin during the film’s first act, there’s no doubt.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Every four years, we are told that this is the most important election in history, which is a lot of errant nonsense.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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This type of nonsense from [in-laws] is what wears on you over the years.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gabriel Arias followed, with flashes of wizardry in the field and opposite-field power that makes scouts salivate, but with inconsistency that makes scouts gray.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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Twice in the past two years, buyout firms have circled Macy’s, attracted not so much to its long-term potential as a business but downright salivating over the real estate its stores occupy.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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You'll also be rewarded with myriad sightings of streams and gushing waterfalls set amid fall foliage.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The post has amassed more than 21,000 likes and 400 comments to date, with most commenters gushing over the puppy's innocent attempts to make contact with the people who live next door.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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