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thirsty

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Right now, Pauline says, farmers measure soil moisture to see if their plants are thirsty.

Fuel-thirsty four-engine jets, like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, are decidedly passé these days, while aircraft with just two engines represent both the present and future of air travel.

His measurements astounded him—the force the spores generated as they cycled between small and thirsty and massive and moist was enough to act like a powerful, humidity-controlled muscle.

This one is designed to hold onto moisture, and is best for thirsty plants like cucumbers.

Millions took up the invitation, replacing hardy prairie grass with thirsty crops like corn, wheat and cotton.

For thirsty residents in dry counties, that means another long drive for a beer.

We are thirsty for his signature wit, warmth, and homespun wisdom.

And when I did finally get out of bed, I was so thirsty I made my way to the kitchen crawling along the floor.

Today, she takes the formula from me and sucks down every last drop of liquid like a desert-thirsty nomad.

But the problem was that among that active part there were a small number of  “power thirsty commercially interested” activists.

Then he felt thirsty, so he looked around until he had found another spring of cool water, where he drank as much as he needed.

Meeting the thirsty bring him water, you that inhabit the land of the south, meet with bread him that fleeth.

And that which was dry land, shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water.

When night came they found themselves far from any stream; all were thirsty and there was no water.

This made the eaters very thirsty, and quite ready to drink quantities of palm wine afterward.

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On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to thirsty, such as: anxious, dehydrated, eager, greedy, hungry, and impatient.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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