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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Recent Examples of thirst
Yet, even correcting for the culture’s insatiable thirst for Beatles ephemera, or that the interview will be forever shrouded in grief because of its tragic timing, this particular facet of the group’s history hardly demands a cinematic treatment.
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
For Cerebras, the hope is that the seemingly insatiable thirst for compute from big labs will propel its business forward.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
If your mom has a thirst for wanderlust or a desire to learn about themselves and the world around them, carnations will inspire them to do so.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
He is taken under the wing of Andrea Lathe, a doctor driven by her own thirst for victory and power.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 May 2026
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Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
For Cerebras, the hope is that the seemingly insatiable thirst for compute from big labs will propel its business forward.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
If your mom has a thirst for wanderlust or a desire to learn about themselves and the world around them, carnations will inspire them to do so.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
He is taken under the wing of Andrea Lathe, a doctor driven by her own thirst for victory and power.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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What used to be a niche craving has evolved into a mainstream flavor trend, fueled by social media curiosity and brands experimenting with sour, salty profiles.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Media companies, meanwhile, have adjusted to satiate short-form cravings, too.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Travolta’s infectious enthusiasm carried over into the movie itself, a semi-autobiographical trifle about his childhood love of air travel.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But even that enthusiasm seems to be waning.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Graham and Shirilla became friends in high school through social media and bonded over their desire to model and become content creators.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The story traces the interconnected lives of three gay men across three eras — 1932, 1937, and 2017 — braiding together stories of desire, loss, and what one generation bequeaths to the next.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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The 28-year-old takes responsibility, and her competitive hunger drives her.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The diversity of hormone function, from milk to mood, hunger to height, does not occur through the action of any single part of our anatomy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The resulting songs span themes of love, heartbreak, longing, and loss.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2026
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With lots of free time, a longing for connection and no new Survivor seasons in sight, fans jumped at the chance to connect with other viewers and test their wits.—
Charlotte Walsh,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Whether public market investors have an appetite for funding something this risky is a separate question.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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An October 2025 study via the National Library of Medicine found warm white light at 2700K produced the highest levels of positive emotion and appetite in participants.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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But fear not, Riley remains as outraged as ever over the exploits of our capitalist society and is far from succumbing to the urge to go for a cash grab.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Djena stood silently nearby while Denise spoke, suppressing the urge to contradict Denise’s lies.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Fitzgerald said there’s no lingering disappointment following last weekend’s three losses, just excitement as his team attempts to claim the league title ahead of the postseason Big 12 tourney and NCAAs.—
Gary Bedore
May 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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In a second post shared the next day, Miccio continued documenting her excitement with a new series of snaps of the happy pair.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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