Thesaurus results for SALIVA

saliva

noun

sə-ˈlī-və

Definition of saliva

as in drool

the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands our mouths filled with saliva when we smelled the delicious dinner

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Recent Examples of saliva Rabies is nearly 100% fatal after the onset of symptoms, and humans are generally exposed via the saliva of wild animals. — Eva Flowe october 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 According to the news release, rabies is most commonly transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, or when saliva from a rabid animal comes in contact with an open wound or a mammal's eyes, nose or mouth. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Sjögren’s disease affects the glands that produce tears and saliva, resulting in symptoms including dry mouth and dry eyes as well as joint pain, rashes, dry skin, fatigue and more, according to the NIDCR. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 The oral-gut axis is a bidirectional communication network linking the mouth and digestive system through the bloodstream, saliva and the gut-brain axis. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for saliva

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Noun

Car buffs won't want to miss the collection and drool over what's in it (some of the pieces are even up for sale).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Pillows turn yellow due to sweat, body oils, drool, hair products, and moisture.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of drool

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The younger Pearl does not stalk the sideline drenched in sweat, veins bulging from his neck and spittle flying at every questionable call.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
This surgical mask is my disguise and my means of shielding myself from covid spittle.

— Cora Frazier, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025

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