salivate
verb (used without object)
to produce saliva.
is salivating
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present progressiveof salivate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The stock market is salivating over big increases in corporate earnings, but there’s a catch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Now she is salivating again at the prospect of him becoming leader.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2024
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.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2024
This isn’t an ideal situation for anyone — particular if Seattle is salivating over a particular player.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
My mouth is salivating at the sight of all this food.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
