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
Kaylinn’s wardrobe and frosty makeup speak to her thirsty, desperate inauthenticity, dressing for likes rather than comfort.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Kentucky bluegrass, a notoriously thirsty grass that has become a villain in the eyes of water experts and policy makers, will go dormant without water — but will be primed to bounce back in more auspicious conditions.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Yellowing or wilting leaves are also a sign the plant is thirsty.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
This super-moisturizing yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Kentucky bluegrass, a notoriously thirsty grass that has become a villain in the eyes of water experts and policy makers, will go dormant without water — but will be primed to bounce back in more auspicious conditions.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Yellowing or wilting leaves are also a sign the plant is thirsty.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
This super-moisturizing yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
Adjective
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Though the state is seeing a surface water supply far above average, March’s heat shock has left many less confident about the fate of water supply for the upcoming dry season.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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From December to January, Loni and other cities across northern India routinely grapple with a severe spike in pollution during the cold, dry winter months.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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White is excited about his future, and plans to perform at this year's Minnesota State Fair.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the nail in the coffin for her family was the bike course, which her niece was most excited for.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Floors Where The Plumbing Work Was Performed Must Be Correct To Be Smooth, Easily Cleanable, And Non-absorbent.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Once collected, the materials are cleaned, shredded, and separated into its principal components of plastic, fabric pulp, and super-absorbent polymer (SAP).—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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At 70, Leo is physically fit and an avid tennis player and swimmer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Qantas Ambassador-At-Large and avid pilot was welcomed by the Qantas CEO and Grand Prix Grid Grils at the Melbourne airport.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Harmony and an enthusiastic attitude between soldiers are preferred and essential, especially in combat.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clips have accumulated millions of views and many enthusiastic comments from Western audiences.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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But Pineda brings the matter up many times, and is eager to defend himself.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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With Archer’s amicable exit, the Princess of Wales is eager for the focus to be on her work rather than her outfits.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Hortas were horrified to learn that Tania Hernandez, the owner of the small house where their friend was going hungry, was a social services worker for the state charged with the mission of saving frail, elderly and disabled adults like Rabell.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Without a bobber stopper, on a slack line, your bullet weight will sink to the bottom, but your soft plastic will slowly glide towards the bottom while enticing hungry bass into biting.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Iran continues to fire missiles at Israel each day, disrupting the lives of millions of anxious and exhausted voters.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investors have grown more anxious about inflation, with Treasury yields rising and consumer surveys showing short‑term price expectations drifting upward.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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