thirstiness

noun

Definition of thirstinessnext
as in thirst
a strong wish for something the only way to satisfy that thirstiness for a new job is to start looking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirstiness
  1. thirst
  2. craving
  3. desire
  4. longing
  5. urge
  6. hunger
Noun
  • 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
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • Shop this meat delivery service for all your holiday cravings.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of craving
Noun
  • November 21, 2024 The holiday season is here—along, of course, with the desire to buy everything your heart desires.
    Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The desires of the Mexican American residents for a quiet residential park have at times been at odds with other interests in the waterfront.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of desire
Noun
  • When the first generation of Vietnamese refugees began arriving in Orange County decades ago, many of them harbored a longing to participate in the political process.
    Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Witness By Whittaker Chambers Life So Far, by Betty Friedan Humans have a deep longing to canonize political heroes as saints.
    Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of longing
Noun
  • So fight the urge to take a nap and first, go for a walk.
    Maria Godoy, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Pro Tip for the Best Sweet Potato Casserole After removing the casserole from the oven, resist the urge to dive right in.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of urge
Noun
  • Enter One Heart for Women and Children, an Orlando nonprofit that’s about ending hunger, building community and empowering hope.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Howard Buffett heads the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, which works to address global hunger, combat human trafficking and mitigate conflicts.
    Jonathan Stempel, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of hunger
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thirsting (for)

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