salivating

VERB

drool

Synonyms

STRONGEST

froth

STRONG

dribble drivel ooze run slabber slaver slobber spit water

WEAK

water at the mouth

Example Sentences

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Investors are salivating over the initial public offering of Cerebras Systems.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Many in the industry are practically salivating at the prospect of the advertising bonanza a visit from Kelce could entail—especially if Swift were to tag along.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

These candies will have your mouth puckering — and salivating for more.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

"I was sweating, salivating and struggling to concentrate."

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

My mouth is salivating at the sight of all this food.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles