droughty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for droughty
Adjective
  • Her candidness, dry humor and emotional honesty resonated with thousands — some fellow transplant recipients, others simply inspired by her resilience.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • This style from Outdoor Ventures is water- and wind-proof to keep you dry and warm during rainy days.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Wilted leaves are the first sign your plant is thirsty.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025
  • Just don't overthink it — water when your plant looks thirsty, and ease off when the soil feels too moist.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Scientists believe that during the Triassic period, this part of Arizona was an arid place positioned in the middle of Pangaea right above the equator, later submerged by a flood that likely buried all the creatures preserved in the bonebed.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • Kentucky is relatively water-rich, compared to parts of the arid southwest, but has suffered droughts in recent years, as the region's rainfall shifts toward more intense, clustered events.
    Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Droughty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droughty. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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