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
As with many indoor plants, browning leaves are another sign that your plant may be thirsty.
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Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Grubhub said customers were thirstier for espresso shots this year compared to 2023.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
In other words: come thirsty and bring a sturdy appetite.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In contrast, Saudi Arabia drew down nearly 80% of its fossil water aquifers between the 1970s and the mid-2010s to irrigate thirsty wheat, corn, and alfalfa fields.
—science.org, 26 Nov. 2024
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Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Grubhub said customers were thirstier for espresso shots this year compared to 2023.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
In other words: come thirsty and bring a sturdy appetite.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In contrast, Saudi Arabia drew down nearly 80% of its fossil water aquifers between the 1970s and the mid-2010s to irrigate thirsty wheat, corn, and alfalfa fields.
—science.org, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
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Rub a dry bar of soap along the teeth, and voilà—smooth sailing.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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For dry, cracked lips tormented by the frigid temperatures of winter, the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Mini Set is the rescue.—
Alicia Geigel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2025
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Antonio Banderas was excited to watch his costar in Bosch's new Super Bowl commercial pull off some impressive wrestling moves on set.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Nervous, yet excited, the 25-year-old filmed the reaction of the two most important men in her life, her dad and her boyfriend.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Crafted from the finest, most absorbent materials, at 1.5 times bulkier than any comparable towel, this towel completely envelops with a cocoon of unmatched comfort.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The fabric’s long fibers are highly absorbent, effectively wicking water away from the body, and drying quickly after use, ensuring your towel is bone dry in time for your next use.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the clearest influence on the underlying market dynamics will be the extent to which vague but avid expectations for a lighter regulatory touch encourage investors to give stocks a longer leash until details are settled.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Spending time going places and doing things alone can be transformative, says Jessica Gaddy, a therapist in Los Angeles and avid solo traveler.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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The veteran morning host is ramping up his longform interviews with cultural figures like musicians, actors and directors, betting that there’s an eager audience.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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At least, that's the advice Pasqual Gutierrez, a successful director who's worked with everyone from the Weeknd to Madonna, imparts to an eager newbie in his directorial debut, Serious People.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Back then, even Southern California, so far from the action, managed to profit from the gold fields up north, from selling cattle to feed the hungry prospectors.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Vibe Check: Pistons ‘still hungry’ amid turnaround The surging … Detroit Pistons?—
Jason Jones,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Right-leaning publications, meanwhile, suggested that the enthusiastic attention paid to Sweeney’s breasts had everything to do with the shifting political climate.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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For the past five seasons, the 2018 first-round draft pick has breathed new life into this franchise and its enthusiastic, table-crushing fanbase.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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For example, someone not willing to open up to you about certain aspects of their personal life can be interpreted as personal rejection, which may trigger defensive or anxious behaviors.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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More than a few have faced foreclosure, leaving owners anxious about the need to get tenants back in their buildings or find another use for the millions of unused square feet.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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