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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
overwork tends to make him raspy
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as in hoarse
harsh and dry in sound
the dying man spoke in a barely audible, raspy voice
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Recent Examples of raspy
The group drew comparisons to the Jackson Five — young Donny, known for his raspy high notes, was their equivalent of Michael Jackson — and reached a feverish level of fame.
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Hank Sanders, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Dafoe says with an unmistakable raspy cackle over the phone.
—Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Attendees noted the raspy, fortified tone of her vocals, and the confidence in taking on classics from her father’s catalog.
—Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
Overall, Rod relied on his iconic raspy voice, his impressive 19-person orchestra (14 of which were women) and the excitement of the crowd.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Hank Sanders, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Dafoe says with an unmistakable raspy cackle over the phone.
—Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Attendees noted the raspy, fortified tone of her vocals, and the confidence in taking on classics from her father’s catalog.
—Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
Overall, Rod relied on his iconic raspy voice, his impressive 19-person orchestra (14 of which were women) and the excitement of the crowd.
—Mark Gray, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raspy
Adjective
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It is believed to reduce pain and inflammation, and has been used for treatment of back pain, high blood pressure, arthritis, migraines, and irritable bowel disease.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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And even in what was a stilted match played in an increasingly irritable atmosphere, Rogers and Tielemans delivered with an assist each.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even if some still lament his distinct hoarse voice and, at times, indifference to showmanship.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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What's Wrong with RFK Jr.'s Voice? Kennedy's voice has been a defining feature of his public appearances for more than a decade, characterized by a strained, hoarse, and tremulous quality.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Her quirky sense of humor and passion for her career align with the zodiac sign Aries, whose fiery spirit can relate.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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The fiery collision involved a tour bus and a Nissan SUV.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Fimmel digs into the more stereotypical gruff bounty hunter with relish, though the character itself is a western staple.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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There’s a gruff lyricism to the performance that’s entrancing even when Elmer is standing up in a coffin.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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In a viral TikTok video, a Siberian husky puppy is filmed meeting a kitten for the very first time in his life, and his heartening reaction to the feline has quickly turned him into a social-media sensation.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Raspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raspy. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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