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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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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
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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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Tonsil stones form when debris, such as food particles, saliva, dead cells, and bacteria, get trapped in the small crevices (called crypts) of your tonsils.Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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People can get Lassa fever by having contact with infected rats or their saliva, urine or droppings, which may happen through contaminated food or household items.Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
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He was also reportedly restrained, and given a spit hood—which prevents a person from being able to spit—as well as a helmet and leg wraps.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Outfielders are the most frequent chompers, but even players in the much-busier infield will sometimes spit out a shell in the middle of the action, or gnaw on a toothpick.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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After the preteen appeared to secure two big trophies in the September event, both of her parents raved about her on Instagram.Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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In their full review, our expert raved about its exceptional picture quality and user-friendly interface, ensuring seamless switching between apps and immersive sound.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 23 Oct. 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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Already in Shasta County, a hotbed of far-right nonsense, these watchers have videotaped, followed and harassed county workers so much that 10 of 21 workers in the elections office have quit, according to CalMatters.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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But it's commingled with misinformation, conjecture and nonsense.Mike Allen, Axios, 5 Nov. 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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Along with the jersey, Sotheby’s upcoming sale is featuring a handful of other Jordan items that collectors will likely be salivating over.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
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Naturally, fans gushed in the comment section of the post.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Longtime friend and legendary bassist Marcus Miller gushed over Vandross’ many gifts in a statement.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The couple — who share three kids: daughters Rumble Honey, 4, and Whimsy Lou, 6 months, and son Slim Easy, 2 — also chatted with PEOPLE about more personal preferences, like their favorite types of music.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news Ayaka Wada chatted with Hirai for the latest installment of the WIM interview series.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Drool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drool. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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