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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This Latitude Run mat at Wayfair is made with tightly woven cotton fibers, which traps moisture effectively, keeping the floor dry and slip-free.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Southern California's climate continues to ping-pong between unseasonably wet conditions, which grow vegetation and unseasonably dry conditions which dry all that out into fire fuel.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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If the big names in the Big Easy aren’t reason enough to get excited for Super Bowl LIX, there is no shortage of storylines that make this year’s championship bout between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles especially compelling.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
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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This unexpected discovery has captured the attention of archaeologists, who are eager to explore its origins and significance.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The folks in in Philly can attest and are eager to see what Fangio has in the offing for Sunday’s game against the Rams. 7.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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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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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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 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 30 Jan. 2025.
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