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
The first game famously took thirst-trap renditions of the Greek pantheon and imbued each figure with an insane amount of charm.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Clutch the Bald Eagle possesses an unquenchable thirst for adventure, soaring across the United States and embracing every culture, game and moment with boundless curiosity and optimism.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Just a really unquenchable thirst.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Use the upcoming weeks to quench the thirst for fulfillment.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Clutch the Bald Eagle possesses an unquenchable thirst for adventure, soaring across the United States and embracing every culture, game and moment with boundless curiosity and optimism.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Just a really unquenchable thirst.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
Use the upcoming weeks to quench the thirst for fulfillment.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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There’s such a craving for those kind of celebrations and community, and just enjoying simple sort of elements of being part of a small town.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Kentucky doesn't lead the nation for candy corn cravings, more residents purchase the sweet treat in the commonwealth compared to several other states.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While some people shared Musk’s enthusiasm, others criticized the decision.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Stein, for now, was happy to accept Dodge’s enthusiasm.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Noah Fay, senior director of housing programs at another nonprofit that runs homeless shelters, said the desire to avoid disruptions for residents has to be balanced against the desire to keep beds full when unmet demand in Seattle is enormous.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the lack of benefits, risk of burnout and isolation are clear risks, Brown says the desire for flexibility is strong.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throws out hunger and with it, her period, which never returned.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Then, you guys are partnering with the Freestore Foodbank in October to fight childhood hunger?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Casper floated into theaters in May 1995, charming viewers with its story about a friendly ghost longing for a friend.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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This must’ve been a dream for someone whose personal style—if not his work—betrays the longing of a hippie born too late (in 1967), and in the wrong place to have been part of the vanguard of the first peace and love trippers.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
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Owners don’t split that money with players, so the appetite is there for a league that lags behind the NFL, NBA and MLB in annual revenue.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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China and India largely drove the rise in renewables and met much of the world’s growing appetite for electricity, leading to a drop in fossil fuel generation in both countries.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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LaForest felt the urge herself.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The architectural designers of its reading nooks surprised people who never imagined that an outerspace theme could spark an urge to read.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fans on social media can barely contain their excitement over the announcement.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The exec emphasized his excitement about being in the country a few months after Salles’ history-making drama about Brazil’s military dictatorship, a film that also scored nominations for best picture and actress for Fernanda Torres.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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