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dying for

ADJECTIVE

thirsty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious dehydrated eager greedy hungry impatient inclined keen parched

WEAK

agog appetent ardent arid athirst avid bone-dry breathless burning cottonmouthed craving crazy for droughty dry as dust hankering itching for juiceless longing lusting partial to sapless thirsting waterless wild for yearning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unconcerned unenthusiastic

WEAK

moist quenched satisfied wet

Example Sentences

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I’ve met so many artists who were just dying for the opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Tibetans have clung on to their identity for 75 years now, fighting for it and dying for it.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

“My only goal that I was really dying for was to have one of our creations on the cover of Fangoria magazine. That’s the only thing.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

"I have nothing to do with Russia, but have much to do with wanting to save, on average, five thousand Russian and Ukrainian soldiers a week, who are dying for no reason whatsoever," he said.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2025

I’m also dying for a drink, but I can’t be bothered going over to the tap.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

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