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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There are so many people who are excited to have me back in some capacity as Superman.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Today, scientists are extremely excited about how AI can be used to predict the way molecules interact, transforming areas like drug discovery and materials science.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kyle, from Toronto, is an avid collector of older digital cameras.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Born in Sydney, Barning owned a construction company and was also an avid fisherman, having won many trophies at previous game fishing competitions, the coroner said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Lemonheads have played Cambridge parties to enthusiastic crowds of over a hundred people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Over 2,500 enthusiastic Google reviews helped propel Ocean Reef Park to its top-tier designation.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Now, stepping in Kansas City is shifting to a younger crowd that is eager to learn how to do the dance and continue on the legacy.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Fadaka-Soetan was one of the eager Lil Yachty fans that followed people onto the field and managed to get close to the stage alongside her friend, Brent.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Europe has been hungry for a homegrown alternative to Starlink, which dominates the sector — the service has been vital to Ukrainian troops in the war against Russia, and fears of a possible shutdown accelerated Europe’s space ambitions.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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But, locally, even a temporary closure of CalFresh will push a flood of hungry people toward free food providers, a countywide network of roughly 600 food pantries and food banks.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some men avoid the gym or the beach altogether, wear baggy shirts year-round or feel anxious about intimacy.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ottosson says reading the script was an anxious experience in itself.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For example, antipsychotic drugs such as Zyprexa (olanzapine) can make a person extremely thirsty.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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The ladies are back with a fresh start, thirsty for power.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Trump met Milei at the White House two weeks ago, and the Argentine has emerged as one of the US leader’s most ardent supporters abroad.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The red carpet and awards ceremony celebrates footwear’s influential style stars, best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents and industry veterans.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Athirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athirst. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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