as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
was athirst for any news at all about family members serving in the war zone
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for athirst
Adjective
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But the Devils are a bit of a mess thanks to injuries, which makes this matchup hard to get too excited over.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025 -
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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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
Adjective
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With rising incomes, a booming domestic travel sector and a government eager to improve the country’s tourism infrastructure, India is commanding unprecedented attention from the world’s most prominent hotel brands.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Trump is eager to avoid repeating some of the turnover that characterized his first term.—
Time,
Time,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Grange leaders are enthusiastic about contributing to the Cruise Nights’ fundraising efforts for the Ramona Senior Center, Carlson said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Although Lederman is enthusiastic about this business model, Frannexus isn’t in the business of convincing clients to buy franchises.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But on the latest installation of Rolling Stone Recommends, the musician taps into the more feral feelings that come with playing competitive card games with friends, the idea of being monstrously hungry on Survivor, and recovering from watching David Lynch’s Twin Peaks.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Argentine manager told reporters that the Panamanians were hungrier.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the end of the sale nears, the company running things becomes more and more anxious to sell as much of the merchandise as possible.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Highlight your expertise—maybe that's handling anxious children or those with special needs.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hydrate mask for dry and thirsty hair: on sale for $11 Original price: $22 (Ulta) Sick of dry and brittle hair?—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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And after 46 years, there was only enough liquid left for a run of 300 bottles—clearly, the angels were very thirsty for their share—which ultimately bottled at cask strength of 46.3 percent ABV.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Freeing Prince Charming As an ardent feminist, Cavallo found writing Rebel Girls came so naturally to her that the entire book was written in four months.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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The other nephew is still an ardent adherent to the cult and has gifted much of his substantial wealth to it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Athirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athirst. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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