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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Assisted dying for terminally ill people is legal in Australia and New Zealand.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“Talk about dying for the dream,” writes William Mariano of Escondido.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Max is his final sacrifice, dying for more than a minute before El revives her.

From Salon • Nov. 24, 2025

Attempts to block access to assisted dying for people suffering mental health problems or because they feel "burdensome" was defeated by a majority of 53.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

“Mercy on us, this will never do,” thought Jo, adding aloud, “Go and sing to me. I’m dying for some music, and always like yours.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

dying for

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