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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
overwork tends to make him raspy
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as in hoarse
harsh and dry in sound
the dying man spoke in a barely audible, raspy voice
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Recent Examples of raspy
Lawrence’s raspy singing voice has become the audio for the trend, with many TikTok users confessing to not even recognizing Sinatra’s version of the track.
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Sara Belcher, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
The raspy Mexican vocalist would go on to perform at Coachella in 2024, this time bringing Becky G as a special guest to the desert stage.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
The stars sang a raspy rendition of the chart-topping track.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
Who knew raspy rocker Bob Seger actually had a poet’s soul?
—Michael Cieply, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2024
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Sara Belcher, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
The raspy Mexican vocalist would go on to perform at Coachella in 2024, this time bringing Becky G as a special guest to the desert stage.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
The stars sang a raspy rendition of the chart-topping track.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
Who knew raspy rocker Bob Seger actually had a poet’s soul?
—Michael Cieply, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raspy
Adjective
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By the end, Liverpool’s players seemed tired and Klopp was irritable, clearly in need of a rest.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The trio’s sixth record is charmingly irritable in both of its moods: hopped up on fluffy coffee while cracking baseball jokes, or dragging out downbeats and lamenting power structures to goad listeners with mounting anticipation.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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During the presidential debate between Biden and Trump, the president's voice sounded hoarse, particularly as the debate began, and his answers at times seemed muddled.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Your voice may be hoarse, and your throat may be sore, inflamed, or painful.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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In some ways, Ms. Meloni has provided a road map for hard-right leaders seeking to win and hold power in Europe: Talk a fiery game, but tack to the center on some issues — most notably support for Ukraine.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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For the occasion, Queen Letizia leaned into a fiery red colorway, wearing a bold red pantsuit with coordinated trousers and double-breasted blazer.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The wartime leader became a global icon for his gruff fortitude in the opening stages of the war, but his domestic popularity has since dipped.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Anderson recalled, adopting a gruff tone and pointing toward the audience.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In a January 5 video, TikTok user showed the husky dad and Labrador mom sitting with their four children.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Enjoy a husky sled ride or visit a husky lodge for a fun family experience.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Raspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raspy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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