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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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
Oh, and the company just so happens to have its own water services business for oil and gas that can translate to help for thirsty data centers as well.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
These efforts to restrict renewables are remarkably inopportune, given increasing infrastructure costs, the growing need to protect against extreme weather, and a boom in power-thirsty data centers used for AI, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Find out how events like Distressed Fest, Manhattan Vintage, Time Travelers Vintage Expo, Pensacola Vintage Collective and Threadbare are tapping into this thirsty market.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
At the same time, demand is increasing due to growing urban populations and a thirsty agricultural sector, which consumes more than 80% of Iraq’s water resources.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
These efforts to restrict renewables are remarkably inopportune, given increasing infrastructure costs, the growing need to protect against extreme weather, and a boom in power-thirsty data centers used for AI, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Find out how events like Distressed Fest, Manhattan Vintage, Time Travelers Vintage Expo, Pensacola Vintage Collective and Threadbare are tapping into this thirsty market.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
At the same time, demand is increasing due to growing urban populations and a thirsty agricultural sector, which consumes more than 80% of Iraq’s water resources.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
Adjective
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The Aquaphor Lip Repair Balm not only soothes and heals dry lips, but also has SPF 30 sunscreen for additional protection against the sun’s harmful rays.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling to stay warm and dry for as little as $20.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Scherzinger glowed with an excited expression, her arms raised again in the air.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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A lot of us are excited to refresh our spaces in the new year.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Use paper towels or an absorbent towel to blot the area dry and soak up excess liquid.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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Towels, made of absorbent cotton or a cotton blend, are designed to hold moisture, while clothes can be made from various materials like synthetics, cotton, or delicate fabrics.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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But beyond the timeless hits, the strong-willed and self-confident Arcángel has become an avid supporter of next-gen stars including Bad Bunny, Young Miko, Feid, Grupo Frontera, Maria Becerra and Carrión.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Jan. 2026
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The couple, both avid backpackers and hikers, trained for nine months in Sacramento, California, for the chilly climb.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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View gallery - 9 images Designed as a permanent home for a couple of enthusiastic travelers, the Bespoke Base doesn't compromise on comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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McNally’s enthusiastic endorsement of Altadena and its agrarian and esthetic charms led wealthy families from the Midwest and East to [build] their winter homes in Altadena.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Idealistic bunny police officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) is eager to prove herself in the big city, teaming up with slick fox named Nick (Jason Bateman) to uncover the conspiracy behind a string of animals gone missing.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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The more toxic the Powell investigation becomes, the stronger Warsh’s appeal grows among senators eager to reassert the Fed’s credibility.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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There are a handful of of others, like dYdX, that offer crypto derivatives to risk-hungry traders who don’t want to venture onto centralized exchanges like Coinbase.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, hungry deer are quite capable of nipping off every growing tip on a young lilac and all the buds set last year, leaving you with no blooms in spring.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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In Clayton’s and Josephson’s hands, though, the fawn response becomes something more pliable, less a sign of acute threat than a broadly anxious orientation to the world.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Six-year-old Lucas Kincaid of Molalla, Oregon stood with his family to take a final peek in the hulking main telescope beneath the dome in anxious anticipation, snug in his furry hooded jacket like a hibernating bear cub about to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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