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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
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.
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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
President Biden struggled with some answers and misspoke at moments in the early stages of the debate Thursday, speaking in a raspy voice while former president Donald Trump initially showed uncharacteristic restraint in not attacking him.
—Patrick Svitek, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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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
President Biden struggled with some answers and misspoke at moments in the early stages of the debate Thursday, speaking in a raspy voice while former president Donald Trump initially showed uncharacteristic restraint in not attacking him.
—Patrick Svitek, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raspy
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Even if a more irritable side of her personality has emerged, there’s no excuse for cruelty.R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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In worst-case scenarios, pain can cause a dog to be more irritable and aggressive, like if a human had a severe headache and couldn't tolerate social interaction, Enomoto said.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Mr. Biden struggled through the first presidential debate against Trump in June, speaking in a hoarse voice and at times appearing to lose his train of thought while answering questions.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Most in the away end were hoarse by that stage, but a special roar was reserved for Worrall.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
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Nix commands respect because of his work ethic, his maturity, his performance and his fiery competitiveness.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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Crockett is an outspoken critic of Trump and his GOP allies who frequently makes headlines for her fiery remarks.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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And two of the other main actors had actually died, one during the shooting, Oliver Reed [who played the gruff gladiator trainer].Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hearing those words, spoken in a gruff North of England accent, most Irish people over 40 will immediately start to hum a super-catchy guitar riff inspired by Celtic rockers Horslips.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Okay, to be fair, Aliana has a cute, husky voice that sounds particularly good singing Christmas carols.Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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The country titan performed a series a barnburners that ran on his husky, soulful voice.Ramon Ramirez, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Raspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raspy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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