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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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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
Unicef recommends regularly checking whether your child is thirsty, sweating, feeling hot, vomiting, has a dry and sticky mouth, or is experiencing headaches.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
It's also known for having almost 500 kinds of sodas, so come thirsty.
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Once upon a time, San Diego’s thirsty young male population was regaled with tales of eccentric King Snedley, a dedicated (and completely fictional) brewmaster from the realm of Hopland.
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Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 June 2026
It's also known for having almost 500 kinds of sodas, so come thirsty.
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.
—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Once upon a time, San Diego’s thirsty young male population was regaled with tales of eccentric King Snedley, a dedicated (and completely fictional) brewmaster from the realm of Hopland.
—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
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In a bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients and season the ribs generously on all sides.
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Flip your cloth to a dry side and buff for that perfect, streak-free shine.
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.
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Personalized hand towels are made with the same super soft, highly absorbent and quick-dry material.
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Drain well and dry on absorbent paper towel.
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Morse, a progressive Republican from Wisconsin and an avid Cold Warrior, had been elected to the Senate from Oregon but left the Republican Party in part because of its failure to denounce Joseph McCarthy and, in 1955, became a Democrat.
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Hiking in particular requires much less guiding and support than cycling and many avid hikers are totally confident on their own.
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But it's been on the court where Hargitay has proved to be one of Brunson's most enthusiastic supporters, frequently attending Knicks games at Madison Square Garden.
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Here’s help The Tartan Army took over Miami Scottish fans are enthusiastic, rambunctious, loud and — more than anything — organized.
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Brown, though, is in the prime of his career and no doubt eager to prove the Celtics wrong for trading him after a decade in Boston.
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Up in arms about the way the government has been controlling the food supply, the common folk are eager to test their newfound democratic power.
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But Ecuador, which had only 1 point entering the match, was hungry for a big win.
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All the young guys are really hungry.
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Though fans are anxious to see Andrade return to more events, her job in Rio is done.
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Homeless, his body torn, Odysseus needs to get back to her and Telemachus, his anxious son, and to clean up the mess.
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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