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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
With two percent salicylic acid, the formula has niacinamide and glycerin to quench thirsty skin.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
For some time, her mother, Mabel, had noticed that Kelly was losing weight, growing thin and weak, and waking up at night extremely thirsty.
—Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
So ditching your poorly suited turfgrass (or some of it) for less thirsty plants has obvious water-saving benefits.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
During the growing season, more than half of our residential water is used for our landscapes, particularly the ubiquitous and thirsty Kentucky bluegrass (which, despite the name, comes from Europe).
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
For some time, her mother, Mabel, had noticed that Kelly was losing weight, growing thin and weak, and waking up at night extremely thirsty.
—Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
So ditching your poorly suited turfgrass (or some of it) for less thirsty plants has obvious water-saving benefits.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
During the growing season, more than half of our residential water is used for our landscapes, particularly the ubiquitous and thirsty Kentucky bluegrass (which, despite the name, comes from Europe).
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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In the Colorado River Basin, April and May were very dry.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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But for his versatility, the variety in his attacking link-up and movement, and his ever-presence in a tough City season, there is reason to be excited for what lies ahead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Artist Tina Birkhoff said this was her first year displaying her work at the event and was very excited to be at the show over the weekend.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Shoppers praise them for being absorbent and an environmentally friendly alternative to paper napkins.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Commerce director Rachel Fletcher says the brand’s set is both soft and absorbent—with a drying time of just about five minutes.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Xu is an avid Gold State Warriors basketball fan but has a soft spot for the Chicago Bulls, having spent many years in Illinois.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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An avid cyclist and mountaineer, Williams has summited six of the seven highest peaks on Earth, including Mt. Everest.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Against this backdrop of uncertainty, Dawkins is eager to get back on the court.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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And fans also will be eager to watch the team play again.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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No one went home hungry, and the guests mostly raved about it.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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This coordinated reaction suggests the hungry nematodes may be joining together to easily hitch a ride on larger animals such as insects that transport them to (not so) greener pastures with more rotten fruit to feast on, Perez said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Aside from honoring the tenured in the game, the culture remains enthusiastic about who is next.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Trump is used to an enthusiastic crowd, but this was different: These men and women went against their union to support this deal.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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On Tires, Gerben plays Will, the anxious and unqualified son of the auto-repair chain's owner.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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As a result, children can become frustrated and anxious when trying to learn math.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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