thirstily

thirst·i·ly | \ ˈthər-stə-lē

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Definition of thirstily

: with or on account of thirst

Examples of thirstily in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Houses are staging shows in more intimate settings, like private garages (Ralph Lauren) or their own ateliers (Maison Margiela), while others thirstily live-stream every stitch. — Alexander Fury, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Future of Fashion," 30 Oct. 2017 Ted Cruz, a principled conservative who would never condone violence against the media, thirstily made some vague, nonsensical allusions suggesting that CNN may have committed a crime. — Jay Willis, GQ, "The CNN-Trump GIF Debacle Is Another Reminder That Everything You Post on the Internet Is Fair Game," 5 July 2017

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“Thirstily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thirstily. Accessed 19 Sep. 2020.

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