salivates

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Pavlov's dog is the most well-known example of classical conditioning, in which a dog salivates in response to a ringing bell because it has formed an associative memory between the bell and food.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 2022

While working class voters turn hopeful about the jobs the comet will provide, an evil tech mogul salivates at all of the rare Earth metals it contains.

From The Verge • Dec. 7, 2021

He admits feeling lonely at times and can’t wait for in-person visits, just as he salivates thinking about going out for a meal at a Greek restaurant or a favorite steakhouse.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2020

The average weekend hack sees those swings—and even that score—and salivates.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 20, 2020

I cannot see into the pot and my mouth salivates at the smell of the rice and fish.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung