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
Based in the 1930s, the main characters, Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan), return to the small city from Chicago to start a juke joint when unwelcome blood thirsty guests ruin their shindig.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The all-stock deal represents a staggering sum, particularly at a time when venture firms have been thirsty for exits due to a yearslong dearth of IPOs and big acquisitions.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 May 2025
With two percent salicylic acid, the formula has niacinamide and glycerin to quench thirsty skin.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
For some time, her mother, Mabel, had noticed that Kelly was losing weight, growing thin and weak, and waking up at night extremely thirsty.
—Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The all-stock deal represents a staggering sum, particularly at a time when venture firms have been thirsty for exits due to a yearslong dearth of IPOs and big acquisitions.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 22 May 2025
With two percent salicylic acid, the formula has niacinamide and glycerin to quench thirsty skin.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 17 May 2025
For some time, her mother, Mabel, had noticed that Kelly was losing weight, growing thin and weak, and waking up at night extremely thirsty.
—Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
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Honey can also soothe those struggling with dry scalps or skin diseases such as eczema.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Strain out the ice then add the ingredients back to the shaker for a vigorous dry shake to help build a rich foam.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Kids might be excited about the end of the school year and for summer to begin, but many working parents who don’t know how to fill their kids’ long summer days may be feeling some dread right about now.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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That had Vidovic excited about placing this team at the top of the state’s history list.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The Coast Guard is working with crews using oil absorbent materials and skimmers to remove fuel from the water.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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If using an absorbent pad, wipe down the affected surface, and hand off the smelly pad to a dock attendant.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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But recently, more Cabernet Franc wines have appeared in Napa Valley, almost always selling out immediately to avid customer lists.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Kapur was an avid polo player and often played with members of the British royal family, including Prince William.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Lively Feud: Lively Shares ‘Gratitude’ On Instagram After Baldoni’s Lawsuit Is Dismissed Globally, employees are eager to learn.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dallas phone company had taken a blood-bath in its four-year foray into entertainment and was eager to exit.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Notably, the current roster has more from the top North American league, MLS, and fewer from European clubs, perhaps to get an infusion from hungrier players who have been playing regularly for their teams.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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This coordinated reaction suggests the hungry nematodes may be joining together to easily hitch a ride on larger animals such as insects that transport them to (not so) greener pastures with more rotten fruit to feast on, Perez said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Aside from honoring the tenured in the game, the culture remains enthusiastic about who is next.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Trump is used to an enthusiastic crowd, but this was different: These men and women went against their union to support this deal.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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On Tires, Gerben plays Will, the anxious and unqualified son of the auto-repair chain's owner.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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As a result, children can become frustrated and anxious when trying to learn math.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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