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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So, there are all sorts of fun details and influences here and everybody at Eintracht Frankfurt sounds incredibly excited about where the appointment may lead.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — during the halftime show, to a family excited to witness their son play in one of the biggest games of his career, here's a quick breakdown of those moments.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One of the best mountain towns in California, Mammoth Lakes draws both avid skiers and those who’ve never strapped into a ski boot.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Research suggests that avid sports bettors are at risk of depleting their household savings, declaring bankruptcy, and even committing intimate-partner violence.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But Newsom was also an enthusiastic backer of Proposition 47, passed in 2014, which reclassified shoplifting offenses under $950 from felonies to misdemeanors, and also reduced charges for lower-level drug possession.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rebecca Perkins, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Tufts University School of Medicine, who serves on the American Cancer Society’s Guideline Development Group, is less enthusiastic about menstrual blood screening.—
Christina Szalinski,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thousands of fans huddled against the cold during one election rally in Tokyo last week, all eager for a glimpse of Takaichi.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is one of the Tex-Mex restaurants that has welcomed celebrities eager to try traditional Texas dishes.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some hungry locals, unaware of the recent fraud bust, were left confused to see El Primo.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the end, the name didn’t matter, at least to the hundred or so hungry people who turned out for the 3rd annual Golden Croissant, a friendly baking competition held at Rebel Bread in Denver.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Fall-Off can sometimes feel simpatico and obvious, with mellifluously soulful tones that conjure an air of anxious nostalgia.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, consumers appeared less anxious about inflation.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute, hosting a Super Bowl party in 2026 will cost approximately $140 for a group of 10 hungry and thirsty fans.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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And make sure your water intake is sufficient, especially since GLP-1 medications not only reduce hunger but can also reduce feeling thirsty.—
Amy J. Sheer,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Matt Johnson’s mockumentary creation clearly has its ardent fans.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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While most of us know about laundry, decluttering, and scrubbing the bathroom, there are some tasks that even the most ardent cleaners may overlook.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Athirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/athirst. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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