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as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
struggling to survive in that hot and thirsty climate
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
young athletes thirsty for a chance to prove themselves
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Recent Examples of thirsty
Frigid temperatures outside and dry heat inside can send your complexion on a roller coaster, leading to dry, thirsty skin.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The 1970s were littered with thirsty men in the booth.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
And speaking of water, cannabis plants are thirsty little guys.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
Stunning images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest
Fighting fish, thirsty camels and hairy shrimp are all featured among the winning images of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The 1970s were littered with thirsty men in the booth.
—Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
And speaking of water, cannabis plants are thirsty little guys.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025
Stunning images from the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest
Fighting fish, thirsty camels and hairy shrimp are all featured among the winning images of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
Adjective
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The water flowed into the dry Tulare lakebed and soaked into the ground.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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When Hackman and Arakawa were found, the bodies were decomposing with some mummification, a consequence of body type and climate in Santa Fe’s especially dry air at an elevation of nearly 7,200 feet (2,200 meters).—
Lisa Baumann,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The prospect of an electric AMG supercar is something worth getting excited about.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Create awesome emails that make your dream customers excited to open, ready to buy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Nylon or synthetic towels or paper products are not as absorbent, and may scratch the finish.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The absorbent microfiber towel has a button closure in the back to hold your hair in place after twisting it up.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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One of those suits targets Patrick Byrne, the founder of Overstock.com and an avid supporter of President Trump.—
Lucien Bruggeman,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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An avid hiker, Lauren knows the importance of dressing appropriately for unexpected weather conditions.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Canada is also the largest foreign supplier of steel, aluminum and uranium to the U.S. and has 34 critical minerals and metals that the Pentagon is eager for and investing for national security.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Businesses weren’t hiring as much, folks weren’t as eager to quit and those without jobs were staying on the sidelines for longer.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And in 2023, Jimmy Kimmel anticipated that his audience might be hungry, and stashed snacks underneath their seats (with attendant donations to the L.A. Food Bank).—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Chelsea’s ownership viewed them all as young, smart, hungry, motivated people at the right point of their respective career arcs.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The crypto space had reason to be enthusiastic following the election of President Trump, who largely embraced the sector.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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At two years of age, Jiggs, a persistent and enthusiastic deer runner, was banished from the pack.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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While many companies rapidly integrate AI, this data reveals a growing disconnect: employees are increasingly anxious about its impact.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But raising cash remains a challenge for some, with investors anxious about startups courting enough customers for healthy returns, Pershad said.—
Liang Lei,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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