1
as in craving
a strong wish for something
his thirst for knowledge is evident in his book-filled house
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2
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
an unquenchable thirst for travel that has led her to the far corners of the globe
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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
they have always thirsted for a more affluent lifestyle than their salaries would allow
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Recent Examples of thirst
Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
Without access to clean water, people die, not just of thirst, but of waterborne diseases such as cholera.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
The watery, moonlit Tha Bizness beat ups the tension of Kendrick’s thirst.
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—Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Plus, The Weeknd made fans wait three years for a new project after being omnipresent at the start of the decade, resulting in a thirst for new music that was slaked by a 22-song opus ripe for racking up major streaming totals.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
So quench your hair’s thirst now and protect it from future despair with the best hydrating treatments the internet has to offer—as recommended by editors, hairstylists, and dermatologists.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
Without access to clean water, people die, not just of thirst, but of waterborne diseases such as cholera.
—Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
The watery, moonlit Tha Bizness beat ups the tension of Kendrick’s thirst.
39.
—Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Plus, The Weeknd made fans wait three years for a new project after being omnipresent at the start of the decade, resulting in a thirst for new music that was slaked by a 22-song opus ripe for racking up major streaming totals.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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That greater success stems in part from the fact that by engaging the same receptors stimulated by fentanyl and other illicit opioids, buprenorphine (and methadone) can greatly blunt cravings and withdrawal symptoms.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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The main difference between physical hunger and emotional eating is that emotional eating starts in the brain and includes sudden onset feelings of anxiety or sadness, specific cravings, not feeling satisfied even when full, and feelings of guilt after eating.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
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The unexpected uptick in inflation could dampen some of the business enthusiasm that arose after Trump's election on promises to reduce regulation and cut taxes.—
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The enthusiasm was palpable among the rest of the pitchers in camp on Wednesday.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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These moments, which might read confusingly to a casual audience, come off like winks to the most dedicated Yellowjackets viewers, the ones who crave answers to the show’s puzzles.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hart craves praise, on this of all nights, when the man who gave his words melody is moving on, and every crack to the contrary lands like a slap.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Same with any desire for more speed and playmaking.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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In its ruling, the court said that Mr. Kimura, who was unemployed, had tried to kill the prime minister out of a desire to gain public attention.—
Martin Fackler,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Eating enough protein at breakfast or any meal can help control your hunger and reduce your overall calorie intake.5 High-protein breakfast options include eggs, Greek yogurt, whole grains like oats, and high-protein waffles or pancakes.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Across our nation, supporters not only celebrate the program, but help secure funding, while raising awareness of senior hunger, food insecurities, and malnutrition among our elderly.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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Jealousy is often a sign of frustrated longing or desire.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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Spending your days pampering other people can foster a deep feeling of longing to be the one being fed and massaged.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the appetite for Spanish content, especially from Atresmedia, remains high, and international audiences continue to embrace our productions.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Symptoms in cats include fever, low appetite, lethargy, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, and difficulty breathing.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The 7 best cars, trucks, and SUVs for road trips Nobody wants to be stuck in a tiny, uncomfortable car for 12 hours.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
23 Feb. 2025
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In the early 20th century, physicists wanted to study Brownian motion, the random movement of particles in a liquid or gas.—
Solomon Adams,
WIRED,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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