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
Inside the historic bungalow, satisfy your thirst with the blonde ale Luane, the amber ale Peggy or another pick from the four-to-six house beers on tap.
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Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
In the movie, a masked man with an insatiable thirst for murder stalks babysitters on Halloween night.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The city has plenty of available open space for a tech industry whose thirst for energy has soared.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Reusable Water Bottle A long day of exploration can easily work up a thirst.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
In the movie, a masked man with an insatiable thirst for murder stalks babysitters on Halloween night.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
The city has plenty of available open space for a tech industry whose thirst for energy has soared.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Reusable Water Bottle A long day of exploration can easily work up a thirst.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thirst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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Helps Weight Management Carrot juice helps satisfy hunger cravings without adding too many calories.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Each drink blends Chick-fil-A’s signature Icedream dessert with peppermint bark chips and syrup for a sweet, minty twist that turns any moment — from morning coffee runs to dessert cravings — into a little holiday treat.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Experts in the field of veteran care share Worthington’s enthusiasm.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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November 11, 2025 Chinese consumers were once flooded with enthusiasm over Valentine’s Day, the unofficial Cyber-Valentine’s Day (520) and tradition-rich Qixi.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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The trend captures a kind of affordable opulence, a desire to evoke the elegance of wealth without its cost.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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His decision to make the move to college was in large part driven by a desire to test himself.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Beat Afternoon Hunger Chia seeds make a satisfying midday snack when hunger hits.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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About one out of every seven California residents depends on CalFresh — the state’s branding for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — to stave off hunger.—
JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Blending Sufi classics, absurdist dreams, careful mathematical calculations and lyrical narratives, Ismailov invents an ingenious transnational poetics of love and longing for the digital age.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The documentary explores that moment as both a turning point in the investigation and a look at Wuornos’ history of abuse and abandonment — and the longing for connection that runs through her story.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The resulting portrait is one of a vindictive individual whose appetite for payback knows no bounds.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Does this now give you an appetite for more acting?—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The sudden sting, the constant urge to run to the bathroom and the interruptions to work or intimacy can feel both embarrassing and unsettling.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Vande Kolk could empathize with Ryan’s urge to escape his life.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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The attendees—thirty- and forty-somethings who are members of the bank’s Private Wealth Management (PWM) division, which boasts an average account size of over $75 million—gathered to hash out their anxiety and excitement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bring the excitement off the screen and into the real world with this fun hide and seek figure, which encourages active play with a timer and spoken clues to lead kids to her hiding spot.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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