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
On the other hand, some users were just straight up thirsty right along with Moore.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
This argument echoes Noakes’s critique of hydration research, which was that studies didn’t distinguish between being dehydrated and feeling thirsty.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
After having the second piece of chocolate, the girl began to feel thirsty, dizzy and could feel her heart beating very fast, the documents show.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Usually rain would have fallen before January, quenching the thirsty plants and tamping down the fire risk.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
This argument echoes Noakes’s critique of hydration research, which was that studies didn’t distinguish between being dehydrated and feeling thirsty.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
After having the second piece of chocolate, the girl began to feel thirsty, dizzy and could feel her heart beating very fast, the documents show.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Usually rain would have fallen before January, quenching the thirsty plants and tamping down the fire risk.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
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But Lawson looked off the pace in qualifying in Melbourne for the season opener, starting 18th before crashing out in the race as Red Bull gambled to leave him out on dry tyres when rain arrived.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The driest years resulted in dangerously low water levels in Gatun Lake that made canal operations difficult, including in 1998, 2016 and most recently 2023-2024.—
Karina Garcia,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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But the Devils are a bit of a mess thanks to injuries, which makes this matchup hard to get too excited over.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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This clever headband has a wide, absorbent silhouette to stand in the way, all without feeling tight on your scalp or leaving creases in your hair.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some also feature absorbent ingredients like charcoal and clay, which dermatologists agree can effectively soak up excess oil and give roots a fresher feel.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
25 Mar. 2025
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After an avid cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run during his morning commute last year, police in New Mexico were at a loss for who could have committed the crime.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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With rising incomes, a booming domestic travel sector and a government eager to improve the country’s tourism infrastructure, India is commanding unprecedented attention from the world’s most prominent hotel brands.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Trump is eager to avoid repeating some of the turnover that characterized his first term.—
Time,
Time,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Argentine manager told reporters that the Panamanians were hungrier.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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But on the latest installation of Rolling Stone Recommends, the musician taps into the more feral feelings that come with playing competitive card games with friends, the idea of being monstrously hungry on Survivor, and recovering from watching David Lynch’s Twin Peaks.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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There was an aerospace position that paid twice as much as U.S.G.S., and a mining venture that promised a novel application of A.I. Mary was not enthusiastic.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2025
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Grange leaders are enthusiastic about contributing to the Cruise Nights’ fundraising efforts for the Ramona Senior Center, Carlson said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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As the end of the sale nears, the company running things becomes more and more anxious to sell as much of the merchandise as possible.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Highlight your expertise—maybe that's handling anxious children or those with special needs.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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