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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as in absorbent
able to soak up liquids especially readily
guest bathrooms are furnished with luxuriously thick, thirsty towels
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Recent Examples of thirsty
But these events didn’t include humans on or near the Moon, and many people around my age are thirsty for their own lunar memories to share.
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Jennifer Levasseur, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
An almond-sized dollop suffices for quenching my thirsty complexion, which adopts a satiny appearance and velvety smoothness—without greasiness or excess shine—in seconds.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Selling a lot of thirsty V8s lowered the company’s average fuel economy.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Group these thirsty plants together so they can be watered well without overwatering the rest of the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Levasseur, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026
An almond-sized dollop suffices for quenching my thirsty complexion, which adopts a satiny appearance and velvety smoothness—without greasiness or excess shine—in seconds.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
Selling a lot of thirsty V8s lowered the company’s average fuel economy.
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
Group these thirsty plants together so they can be watered well without overwatering the rest of the garden.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
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Browns, which are usually but not always brown, include spent perennials, dry leaves, cut-up (undyed) leather, twigs, paper and straw.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Much of Culebra is now protected under the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, which preserves mangroves, dry forest, and charming coastal habitats used by seabirds and marine life.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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This is a fan base reveling in the first playoff experience in 15 years, and the Sabres have given them plenty to get excited about.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Was so excited to make these and they were ruined by your poor recipe like many others!—
Christopher Kostow,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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Drying off won’t leave these absorbent towels sopping wet.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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These absorbent inserts snap into place inside the cover, effectively creating a two-piece diaper.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fandom, whether people like to classify themselves as members or not, has existed as long as there’s been entertainment, and extends beyond whatever TV show happens to be the current hit; athletes, sports teams, musicians, books, superheroes and more all have their avid fanbases.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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The White House has said Trump is an avid defender of the First Amendment and characterized certain controversial actions as efforts to maintain public safety and order.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Not everyone is enthusiastic about the new possibilities.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The vibrant purple and vivid oranges, reds, and yellows will bring in enthusiastic bees and butterflies.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Trump had used the act to plaster taxes on imports with eager abandon.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kay isn’t some kind of unhinged chaos agent or emotional thrill-seeker (well, maybe just a little), but rather an adventurous artist eager to dig deep beneath the surface.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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The global micro-drama surge is also the story of a predominantly female audience, hungry for romance and fantasy, sidestepping legacy gatekeepers.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The hungry yet uninitiated may enter the new 1986 Steak House, glance around and wonder whose likeness that is on the wall.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The play is about Sarah, an anxious young woman living a double life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s the blunt reality facing Senate Majority Leader John Thune as Republicans grow increasingly anxious about the end-game for one of the most consequential — and politically combustible — confirmation fights in recent memory.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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