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
And while Carter’s talks may have been informational, there was never any booze served during the seminars, according to the thirsty Kennedy.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
But Tim, making the mistake that two dogs did in the film’s prelude sequence, is thirsty and drinks the water.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Pattern Hydration Shampoo brings life back to dry, thirsty curls.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
And her love interest has no shortage of stans, either (though perhaps for more openly thirsty reasons).
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
But Tim, making the mistake that two dogs did in the film’s prelude sequence, is thirsty and drinks the water.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Pattern Hydration Shampoo brings life back to dry, thirsty curls.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
And her love interest has no shortage of stans, either (though perhaps for more openly thirsty reasons).
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
Adjective
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Add half the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Allowing linens the opportunity to air dry will increase their longevity and stop them from getting musty.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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One of Ritchson’s co-stars who was excited to see the massive throwdown between Reacher and Paulie was Maria Sten, who reprises her role as Francis Neagly—Reacher’s former fellow solider and closest confidant—in Season 3.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Was texting Lauren and Kasey today and talked about our trip to Philly in March, so excited for that.—
Elise Devlin,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted from the same material as our favorite quick-dry towels — 100 percent long-staple Turkish cotton — this robe is absorbent, durable, and appropriately weighted for year-round use.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Dec. 2024
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Damp and waterlogged fabrics are an immediate mood-killer after a hot shower, but a plush, absorbent one or a solid stone or wood surface can do wonders for soaking in moisture, keeping you dry, and one degree of separation away from a cold tile floor.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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An avid dancer and photographer, Dondé likes to incorporate his artistic passions into his bar offerings, often naming creative libations after his most beloved tunes and entertainers.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Walt Disney and Skiing Disney was a rather avid sports fan.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the grim proceedings and grubby environment, the spatial arrangement of the image brings to mind a theatre balcony packed with eager punters ready to consume their money’s worth of entertainment.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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The 2006 film — based on the book of the same name by Lauren Weisberger — follows Andy Sachs, a recent college graduate, eager to pursue a career in journalism.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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New York got an L&L in 2004 and lost it again about a decade later; in the years since, a hungry person in this town wanting plate-lunch flavors had few options.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Food for Peace program allows farmers to sell their crops to the government which then distributes the food to feed the hungry abroad.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sit at the counter and watch the enthusiastic chefs at work.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Jones has sounded less than enthusiastic about the prospect of facing Aspinall ever since the Englishman put himself in line for the next shot by capturing the interim heavyweight title.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Socially anxious and snobby, Victoria is dedicated to keeping her three children on the same affluent life path she's followed.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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That is a disconcerting, even chilling prospect for sources in the news division, who see the legendary house of Murrow and Cronkite caught in the middle as controlling Paramount Global shareholder Shari Redstone is anxious to close the transaction.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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