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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3
as in absorbent
able to soak up liquids especially readily
guest bathrooms are furnished with luxuriously thick, thirsty towels
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Recent Examples of thirsty
That would make anybody thirsty.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, hosting a Super Bowl party in 2026 will cost approximately $140 for a group of 10 hungry and thirsty fans.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
And make sure your water intake is sufficient, especially since GLP-1 medications not only reduce hunger but can also reduce feeling thirsty.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Energy vampires are everywhere, thirsty for a selfie or a sound bite or a Zoom.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
According to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, hosting a Super Bowl party in 2026 will cost approximately $140 for a group of 10 hungry and thirsty fans.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
And make sure your water intake is sufficient, especially since GLP-1 medications not only reduce hunger but can also reduce feeling thirsty.
—Amy J. Sheer, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Energy vampires are everywhere, thirsty for a selfie or a sound bite or a Zoom.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
Adjective
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We’re often barraged with a series of facts, dates and notable events, and the results can be dry as dust.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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To help the shrub recover, maintain consistent soil moisture for the rest of the winter by watering during dry periods.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Looking ahead, Matt and Hannah are excited to see where the wind will take them and their business.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Portage Mayor Austin Bonta was excited for Hammond on Thursday despite the Bears not choosing Portage’s Halas Harbor stadium proposal announced last week.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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After rinsing, Enma dries the silver immediately with a soft absorbent cloth to avoid any water marks.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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For spa-like pre and post-shower rituals, Harrison reaches for this hyper-absorbent piece from Boll & Branch, which has a luxury weight to it that feels distinctly Four Seasons.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 Feb. 2026
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In addition to his prowess as a musician, Colón was also an avid sociopolitical activist, lending his voice to endorse New York politicians and on the stages of Latino neighborhoods.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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An avid field recordist, Kamaru has spoken of running his documentations of his surroundings—buses and bustling markets in Nairobi, sirens and birdsong in Berlin—through various types of digital processing, stretching and mulching and interweaving them with synths until the humdrum becomes musical.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
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The pact, part of a realignment of MLB’s sports-rights relationships gives ESPN purview over thousands of games that are made available to fans outside a specific home team’s market — widely seen as some of the most passionate and enthusiastic among followers of the national pastime.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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That’s why the Fed’s minutes are being interpreted by many this morning as being relatively hawkish—meaning that the Federal Open Market Committee is less enthusiastic about cutting interest rates further.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Weir was always eager to share anecdotes about Garcia and their escapades.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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Tax season is in full swing, and many taxpayers are eager to see their refunds arrive in their bank accounts.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
17 Feb. 2026
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At Neuras Wine and Wildlife Estate, on the edge of the Namib Desert, grapes are grown under netting to keep off hungry baboons, meaning there’s plenty for us tipple-loving primates to enjoy.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Messi is still Messi at 38 years old, hungry as ever and eager to stay fit with the 2026 World Cup approaching this summer.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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By Phillip Reese | KFF Health News After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting.—
KFF Health News,
Oc Register,
23 Feb. 2026
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After a grueling year of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to treat breast cancer, Sadia Zapp was anxious — not the manageable hum that had long been part of her life, but something deeper, more distracting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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