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
The researchers propose they were intended to guide thirsty hunter-gatherers to water sources that were often concealed behind boulders and sandstone formations and to mark access rights.
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Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s a lot of water, and the thirsty sands of the desert quickly absorbed it.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
His is a story that begins long before the You memes and thirsty edits on TikTok, with a little kid in Washington, trying to cry on cue.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The hotel, famed for its views of the sunset over Manila Bay, had been well stocked for the incoming brigade of thirsty men.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Martin J. Kernan, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s a lot of water, and the thirsty sands of the desert quickly absorbed it.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
His is a story that begins long before the You memes and thirsty edits on TikTok, with a little kid in Washington, trying to cry on cue.
—Sophie Ansari, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The hotel, famed for its views of the sunset over Manila Bay, had been well stocked for the incoming brigade of thirsty men.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
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Dry the countertops with a clean, dry cloth to prevent water spots.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Buff the area with a clean, dry cloth to finish.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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There are so many people who are excited to have me back in some capacity as Superman.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, scientists are extremely excited about how AI can be used to predict the way molecules interact, transforming areas like drug discovery and materials science.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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At the 2025 Changchun Airshow, observers noted that the J-20 stealth fighter’s radar-absorbent surface appeared more durable and easier to maintain than that of US aircraft.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Whether made from cotton or linen, canvas or denim, these fabric napkins are absorbent and durable—the best ones are even machine washable for easy clean-up.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kyle, from Toronto, is an avid collector of older digital cameras.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Born in Sydney, Barning owned a construction company and was also an avid fisherman, having won many trophies at previous game fishing competitions, the coroner said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Lemonheads have played Cambridge parties to enthusiastic crowds of over a hundred people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Over 2,500 enthusiastic Google reviews helped propel Ocean Reef Park to its top-tier designation.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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So many seem eager to be rid of the labors of thought and expression—the very labors that define them as free and autonomous human beings—by ceding them to generative artificial intelligence.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Wall Street has been eager to cash in on the technology that some believe could be as foundational as the smartphone or the internet, with AI playing a bigger role in everything from office work to health care and education.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Europe has been hungry for a homegrown alternative to Starlink, which dominates the sector — the service has been vital to Ukrainian troops in the war against Russia, and fears of a possible shutdown accelerated Europe’s space ambitions.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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But, locally, even a temporary closure of CalFresh will push a flood of hungry people toward free food providers, a countywide network of roughly 600 food pantries and food banks.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some men avoid the gym or the beach altogether, wear baggy shirts year-round or feel anxious about intimacy.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ottosson says reading the script was an anxious experience in itself.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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