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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
In some cases, a drool rash can be caused by teething.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 July 2024
Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Public health officials are urging residents who may have fed their pets Monarch raw products or other raw meat or dairy products, and who may have noticed their pet acting peculiar — lethargic, loss of motor control, drooling, etc. — to immediately contact their veterinarian.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This step will help prevent or minimize drool rash.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 July 2024
In some cases, a drool rash can be caused by teething.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 15 July 2024
Verb
In babies and toddlers, the first signs, such as drooling and scratching, may appear mild.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Public health officials are urging residents who may have fed their pets Monarch raw products or other raw meat or dairy products, and who may have noticed their pet acting peculiar — lethargic, loss of motor control, drooling, etc. — to immediately contact their veterinarian.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drool
Noun
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The property also grows its own herbs, greens, nuts, berries, and edible flowers.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Focus on whole foods like fruits, leafy green vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and seeds.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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Infected birds transmit the bird flu through their saliva, mucus and feces, the CDC said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The virus can be transmitted via droppings, urine, blood and saliva.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Walking on stage to accept the trophy, Brody spit his chewing gum into his hand and threw it to his partner, Georgina Chapman.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Of all the numbers that can be spit out during Tampa Bay’s current win streak, perhaps outscoring teams 14-3 the third period is the most impressive.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Panthers — players, coaches and front office included — have raved about Knight all season.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Dear Reader, don’t just take our word for it — customers rave about the Vorspack Clear Bag for its sturdy construction and comfortable design.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Initially this seemed like a boon, and people chattered excitedly about how a notes call with Netflix execs would not leave you with myriad non-negotiable changes — for a time its appeal supplanted the Promised Land of HBO.—
Alex Levy,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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Young people stand in between the gravestones, chattering, laughing and digging with shovels.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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First off, the bulk of the trailer is Shrek and company scrolling through fantasy TikTok courtesy of the magic mirror, which shows dancing Shrek, shirtless Shrek and other nonsense, apparently posted by Pinocchio.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Spouted a bunch of nonsense conspiracy theories about who’s getting Social Security benefits.—
Brian Barrett,
WIRED,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The edit basically shows all the men repeatedly salivating over Heidi, Jenna, and Shawna.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
12 Dec. 2024
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TikTok users are also apparently salivating over Chili's Triple Dipper platter, an appetizer deal.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this month, Grande gushed over her boyfriend while speaking to their mutual friend Sean Hayes during the Feb. 3 episode of the SmartLess podcast.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Or any of the many, many times that Kelce has gushed about his girlfriend on this very podcast?—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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