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
Aurora has become the latest large Colorado water provider to impose Stage 1 drought restrictions, limiting outdoor watering to twice per week in the state’s third-largest city and prohibiting the installation of thirsty turf lawns.
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Group these thirsty plants together so they can be watered well without overwatering the rest of the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the bracket are two teams thirsty for glory.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Above and beyond anything else, this is a story of kindness and inclusivity, which everyone’s thirsty for.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
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John Aguilar, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Group these thirsty plants together so they can be watered well without overwatering the rest of the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
On the other side of the bracket are two teams thirsty for glory.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Above and beyond anything else, this is a story of kindness and inclusivity, which everyone’s thirsty for.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
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The Springs Fire came dangerously close to destroying Moreno Valley's only 18-hole public golf course in early April, fueled by strong winds and dry weather.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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All hotel guests have complimentary access to the hydro circuit (though a reservation is required) which includes a steam room, dry sauna, and cold plunge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The students, who were mostly Black and brown, many from poor families, all seemed excited to have her there.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Atkins adds a defensive layer alongside Ogwumike for a team that was dead last in the WNBA in defensive points per game last season, and that’s one of those intentional, win-now kind of moves that has everyone in the organization excited.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Drying off won’t leave these absorbent towels sopping wet.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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These absorbent inserts snap into place inside the cover, effectively creating a two-piece diaper.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Takaichi is a hard rock and heavy metal music fan and was an avid drummer in her college days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The president's eldest grandchild is an avid golfer who committed to play for the University of Miami's collegiate team this fall.—
Linda Marx,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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That’s puzzling because DeSantis has been an enthusiastic supporter of tax relief.—
ORLANDO SENTINEL AND MIAMI HERALD EDITORIAL BOARDS,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Defenseman Jacob Moverare was highlighted with the Daryl Evans Youth Hockey Service Award for his diligent and enthusiastic work with the Kings’ learn-to-play program.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Found in Paris’ buzzy Montmartre neighbourhood, the hideout still draws in fans of the movie eager to walk in Amélie’s footsteps.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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When Ternus takes over as Apple’s CEO in September, investors will be eager for a return to the kind of bold, creative action that made Apple a design pioneer under Steve Jobs.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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And a large part of that spending is going directly into RAM- and storage-hungry GPUs and data centers, in turn leading to the very component supply crunch that is forcing Meta to raise prices on Quest headsets.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
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The roadside eatery held the promise of tacos, burritos or whatever else our hungry hiker appetites desired.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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The president and his Cabinet members are giving conflicting statements about the impact of the war on gas prices as Americans grow more anxious about the economic toll that the conflict is taking.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2026
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This is the move that helps the shyest, most introverted, most socially anxious people relax.—
Henna Pryor,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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