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
Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
Sodium also triggers thirst and drinking more than necessary can cause unpleasant stomach sloshing.
—Outside Online, 23 Mar. 2025
The juice quenched a thirst that went beyond physical needs.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The track finds Rocky taking a lyrical jab at former affiliates of his crew, attributing their conduct to their own thirst for success and fame.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Brian Chang beat the system with his hope for the future, his thirst for knowledge, his ability to thrive in businesses, and his affable personality that shows in his writing.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 23 Mar. 2025
Sodium also triggers thirst and drinking more than necessary can cause unpleasant stomach sloshing.
—Outside Online, 23 Mar. 2025
The juice quenched a thirst that went beyond physical needs.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
The track finds Rocky taking a lyrical jab at former affiliates of his crew, attributing their conduct to their own thirst for success and fame.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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Your body may also use carbs more efficiently earlier in the day—which can help reduce cravings and promote better weight control.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
25 Mar. 2025
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Medications that reduce opioid cravings, including buprenorphine and methadone, are more widely available, in part because of insurance coverage provided by Medicaid.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Together Employee engagement reflects employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace, and language plays a major role in shaping that experience.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With such unprecedented headwinds, the party actually did OK after Biden left the race: Kamala Harris boosted party members' enthusiasm and avoided a wipeout.—
Alex Thompson,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In 2025, expect a fresh lineup of global talent and forward-thinking artists, all set in an atmosphere for those craving something beyond the main stage.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some have no desire to eat in labor while others crave nutrients to keep them energized.—
Carson Meyer,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pacifica’s Miramar Landing purchase suggests a desire to bring to fruition, in part, San Diego’s vision for a walkable neighborhood in an area the new community plan refers to as the Miramar Gateway.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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According to research, this involves an overwhelming desire to merge with another person while feeling deeply insecure about the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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In recent research on child poverty, economists have shown that nutrition assistance programs not only reduce hunger, addressing humanitarian concerns, but also improve children’s long-term health and economic self-sufficiency, addressing fiscal concerns.—
Andrew V. Papachristos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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There’s a great hunger on the part of many American conservatives, including conservative Christians, for disruption.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their brows are furrowed, their mouths are pouty, their faces are twisted into ever-more over-the-top expressions of longing and ambivalence.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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But looking back, many feel a longing for the God of War of old.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His appetite for changing the status quo in his profession went that far back.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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What has changed is the investment appetite in the near term.—
Rob Day,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This is the scent for someone who wants to make a statement with a fragrance that feels both familiar and surprising.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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The shoes stirred something deeper — a tangle of racial and social complexities that came with simply wanting to buy, own, or even wear them.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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