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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
Written by the Colombian singer and produced by Gangsta, the song is distinguished by its poetic and sincere lyrics in which Kapo, with his unmistakable raspy voice, sings to that woman who came to heal his heart and transform it with love.
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Luisa Calle, Billboard, 6 June 2025
In the new TikTok, Siwa shows Hughes the video, which caught flack from haters for her raspy voice and unabashed confidence.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 5 June 2025
With his almost 7-foot stature, visible skin lesions, heavy cloak, raspy voice, and big ol' broom mustache, the actor is virtually unrecognizable in the film's final cut.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 15 May 2025
The engine sounds raspy and unrefined, and the power output feels lethargic and underwhelming.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Luisa Calle, Billboard, 6 June 2025
In the new TikTok, Siwa shows Hughes the video, which caught flack from haters for her raspy voice and unabashed confidence.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 5 June 2025
With his almost 7-foot stature, visible skin lesions, heavy cloak, raspy voice, and big ol' broom mustache, the actor is virtually unrecognizable in the film's final cut.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 15 May 2025
The engine sounds raspy and unrefined, and the power output feels lethargic and underwhelming.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raspy
Adjective
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Determined to make a clean SPF, Brown says a chemical formula was out of the question (chemical sunscreens are often thought to be unsafe for the coral reef and irritable to sensitive skin types).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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In my own experience, poor sleep has frequently been the reason behind feeling tired and irritable.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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For most of his first 10 songs, Costello’s singing was ragged and hoarse.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Screamed himself hoarse and still tried calling for his brother.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Turn four, in particular, put on a display of fiery orange and red, visible to the naked eye.—
Kristin Shaw,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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After surviving a fiery car wreck and successfully skipping his final year of high school to enroll at USC, incoming star freshman Alijah Arenas should be cleared to join the team for practice on Thursday, coach Eric Musselman confirmed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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With a deep, gruff voice and animus toward humanity, McCarthy was an unusual dance-music star when Nitzer Ebb started notching chart hits.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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Two months ago, the world lost a gruff and burly guitar player named Al Barile.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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The footage has resonated with countless husky owners who are all too familiar with the breed's mischievous nature.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Pictures of husky puppy Kiss who is now in the care of Austin Pets Alive!—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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“Raspy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raspy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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