1
as in craving
a strong wish for something
his thirst for knowledge is evident in his book-filled house
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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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Recent Examples of thirst
May Cause Bone Loss Too much thyroid hormone is called hyperthyroidism, and may present as heart palpitations, high blood pressure, shakiness, anxiety, weight loss, diarrhea, persistent thirst and itchiness.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
High calcium levels may cause kidney stones, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, appetite loss, increased thirst, and frequent urination.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
Fans seemingly gave up on asking for the J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative project that had been rumored for years, but the Dreamville leader might have reignited that thirst.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
But more than just his talents with a brush, the film’s Greek chorus of experts from artistic and theological corners of the world reinforce the belief that da Vinci was also one of mankind’s greatest thinkers with an insatiable thirst for knowledge.
—Hunter Ingram For Variety, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
High calcium levels may cause kidney stones, constipation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, appetite loss, increased thirst, and frequent urination.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 28 Nov. 2024
Fans seemingly gave up on asking for the J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative project that had been rumored for years, but the Dreamville leader might have reignited that thirst.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
But more than just his talents with a brush, the film’s Greek chorus of experts from artistic and theological corners of the world reinforce the belief that da Vinci was also one of mankind’s greatest thinkers with an insatiable thirst for knowledge.
—Hunter Ingram For Variety, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
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But this craving for visibility was precariously perched atop fears for his own sanity.Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While digital may dominate, there’s still a deep craving for in-person experiences that offer something special.Stephan Schambach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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It’s been a confounding situation, where the ever-shrinking audience — and mostly bad reviews alongside low audience scores — didn’t seem to shrink Sony’s enthusiasm to keep pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into a plan that nobody besides them had confidence or interest in.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Carmelo Anthony’s entry into the wine industry was rooted in curiosity and a desire to create something meaningful.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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But absent a dedicated desire to solve them, they could be viewed as tediously boring compared to leading the nation on sweeping national issues and global diplomacy.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The younger Blanchard says her hunger for family bonding pre-dates her incarceration.Scarlett Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Perseverance is also key; hunger may be challenging at first.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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For those longing for the era when moviegoers were asked to believe Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a regular, relatable dad, Jingle All the Way is the movie for you.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The vaguely bluesy folk songs courtesy of A.G. Cook put us in a place of longing from frame one.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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In other words: come thirsty and bring a sturdy appetite.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Thanksgiving box office feast of 2024 was nothing short of sizzling, proving that the marketplace can expand beyond expectations when the chefs of Hollywood deliver dishes that appeal to varied appetites.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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This time around, the reflexive urge to publish was stifled.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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But along with generosity, disasters also bring out fraudsters ready to exploit these charitable urges.William P. Barrett, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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But when the special guests arrived, chaperoned by a flight attendant, the children couldn't contain their excitement, as the VIPs were each of the girls' Elf on the Shelf.Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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