1
as in dry
marked by little or no precipitation or humidity
struggling to survive in that hot and thirsty climate
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2
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
One asset manager in Tehran described people’s mood to me as tired, angry, hungry, and thirsty.
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Suzanne Kianpour, semafor.com, 11 June 2025
Fandom is always thirsty for this kind of drama, but perhaps especially so for a series like The White Lotus, which is all about scandal, betrayal and the woes of the rich and famous.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
If your baby seems thirsty, offering them breast milk or formula more often is best.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Some possible contenders have been thirstier than others.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Suzanne Kianpour, semafor.com, 11 June 2025
Fandom is always thirsty for this kind of drama, but perhaps especially so for a series like The White Lotus, which is all about scandal, betrayal and the woes of the rich and famous.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
If your baby seems thirsty, offering them breast milk or formula more often is best.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Some possible contenders have been thirstier than others.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
Adjective
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The most surprising result was how tightly curled my hair was post-blow dry.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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That curl makes the nib of a fountain pen dry and scratchy.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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His uncle is clearly excited and expecting big things from him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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From there, fans were excited about the existence of an unreleased song between the two Colombian stars, who confirmed their romantic relationship in 2023.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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Choose the Right Bedding Material One of the easiest ways to make your coop low-maintenance is by using highly absorbent materials for bedding to collect droppings and other messes.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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These raw materials were—and to a major extent still are—used in many brands of absorbent pads, tampons and wipes.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Trump has been an avid proponent of reshoring U.S. manufacturing, using tariffs as a leverage to convince companies to build plants in the U.S. and attacking Apple for manufacturing its iPhones in Asia.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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The clock is ticking down on Trump's 90-day pause on those tariffs — but institutional investors are actually growing more enthusiastic about emerging markets, according to Bank of America's most recent Fund Manager Survey.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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But that outlook changed dramatically under Chip Kelly, who was neither energetic nor enthusiastic about high school recruiting.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Columbus has the most cap room in the league and is eager to add this summer.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The ballpark help seemed eager to please, and restrictions on seating and other areas were loose to unenforced.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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That's because tomatoes are notoriously hungry for nutrients, and broccoli will compete for the same selection of nutrients in the soil.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Meanwhile, hungry Palestinians are enduring a catastrophic situation in Gaza.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
29 June 2025
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But perhaps the most persuasive testimony came from Mrs. Hall herself, who embodied the defense’s portrait of a loyal, unsuspecting wife, home alone and anxious over her husband’s mysterious disappearance.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Other dogs, especially those that are anxious or suffer from separation anxiety, might find comfort in your scent.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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