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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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
This makes enough for a crowd, or for a few very hot and thirsty people who appreciate a refreshing sangria that screams summer.
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Laura McLively, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
For that reason, avoid planting hydrangeas near willow trees or other thirsty trees.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Even with all the hybrid power under the hood, the twin turbo V8 engine is still a thirsty beast; average fuel economy is estimated at about 20 MPG.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Customers have also brought back bar traditions like thirsty Thursdays, when residents celebrate the beginning of the weekend with a bar crawl.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Laura McLively, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
For that reason, avoid planting hydrangeas near willow trees or other thirsty trees.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Even with all the hybrid power under the hood, the twin turbo V8 engine is still a thirsty beast; average fuel economy is estimated at about 20 MPG.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Customers have also brought back bar traditions like thirsty Thursdays, when residents celebrate the beginning of the weekend with a bar crawl.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
Adjective
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Made from Pinot Noir grapes, very dry, elegant in both taste and presentation.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Leave compartments unzipped and let the backpack air dry.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Our family couldn’t be more excited to welcome baby #3 soon!—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Signs that may indicate you are include: keeping eye contact with a soft, loving gaze; physical contact, including licking, leaning, and sleeping in tour bed; bringing you gifts; and just being generally excited to see you.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The diapers have a pocketed waistband to protect against blowouts, a super absorbent core, a wetness indicator that turns blue when wet, and a next-size indicator for when your little one is ready to move on up.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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The tiny balls made out of extremely absorbent polymer material can expand to 100 times their initial size and weight when exposed to liquid – including liquids inside the body when they’re ingested.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Another raw one was much rougher but still checked the box, one almost impossible to mark for even the avid Brown collector.—
The Athletic Collectibles Staff,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Ray Foundation was established in 1963 by James C. Ray and his wife, Joan, both avid aviators.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Florida Republicans are enthusiastic about Alligator Alcatraz.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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While the race will be held at the Naval Base Coronado, the city is enthusiastic to host a Nascar weekend.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The historic Civil War fort opens its rooms, galleries, and grounds to visitors eager to learn about life as a Union soldier.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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The tournament drew crowds from across Gauteng, eager to witness high-intensity action from top teams battling for the R500,000 winner-takes-all prize.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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But the scene also looms large for young Ruth: Maria’s earrings represent the mysterious world of adults, one that Ruth is hungry to learn more about.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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Milwaukee Brewers fans are hungry for a 12th consecutive victory -- and a free George Webb’s burger.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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With Iran and its proxies diminished and Gulf states anxious to diversify their economies, any prospect for broader peace and normalization runs through Riyadh.—
Edward Felsenthal,
Time,
23 July 2025
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This is their first major sit-down interview together, and both are a bit anxious.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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