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
Don't plant them under a large, thirsty tree with lots of surface roots.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Even as commercial energy demand continues to grow, people are already seeing higher residential energy prices in some regions where thirsty technologies such as AI are taxing the grid.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
What does a thirsty monstera look like? Underwatered monsteras may droop, wilt, or develop curling or yellow and brown leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Send any news, comments, Meta butlers, or thirsty data centers to [email protected].
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 17 Feb. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Even as commercial energy demand continues to grow, people are already seeing higher residential energy prices in some regions where thirsty technologies such as AI are taxing the grid.
—The Editors, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2025
What does a thirsty monstera look like? Underwatered monsteras may droop, wilt, or develop curling or yellow and brown leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
Send any news, comments, Meta butlers, or thirsty data centers to [email protected].
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirsty
Adjective
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Warmer temperatures in Kansas City’s forecast After the rain, the Kansas City area will enter a quiet, dry period as temperatures warm into the weekend.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Gentle moisturizers: Your skin might feel dry, tight, and flaky, especially when the rash starts to scab.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Julianne being available and excited, wanting to come and play in the sandbox; James, similarly.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Outside of the office, Mr. Ratcliffe enjoys being home with his family, is an avid gardener, and enjoys playing with his three children and three dogs.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wang, an avid adventurer who has visited the Arctic and Antarctica on land, paid an undisclosed amount for the trip.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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In addition, stubbornly high interest rates are prompting institutional investors to offload their holdings in these prime spaces, while luxury companies are eager to take advantage of once-in-a-generation opportunities, and lock in properties for the long term.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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And Trump has been eager to expand the tech industry’s US footprint and cement America as a leader in artificial intelligence.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The minds behind Hungry Minds are just that — hungry.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Like many of these greats, Isak will be hungry for more.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wrestlers formed an enthusiastic niche and soon attracted other sports subcultures.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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In the auditorium in the Fertitta Hall basement, the biggest star of all is the eternally youthful, irrepressibly enthusiastic Carroll, 73, hired in January as new coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Not that Wendlinger is anxious for her time with the Mustangs to end.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Friday, a government report showed that the U.S. labor market held up better than expected in March despite the federal government’s layoffs, the crackdown on immigrants, and surveys showing that consumers and businesses are increasingly anxious about the economy.—
Josh Fellman,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Thirsty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsty. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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