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
Unlike most teen love affairs, the couple's relationship is complicated by the reality that Edward is secretly a centenarian vampire with a thirst for blood.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Somehow it’s expected that all rape victims should feel a certain way: there ought to be unmitigated anger, or a thirst for vengeance.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 June 2025
Influential celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Kate Moss ended up wearing white sneakers casually throughout the ‘90s, with new companies and styles cropping up to satisfy the growing thirst for this versatile footwear — timeless enough to successfully transcend brief cultural infatuations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The rinks, the fans, the thirst and desire for hockey is remarkable.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Somehow it’s expected that all rape victims should feel a certain way: there ought to be unmitigated anger, or a thirst for vengeance.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 June 2025
Influential celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Kate Moss ended up wearing white sneakers casually throughout the ‘90s, with new companies and styles cropping up to satisfy the growing thirst for this versatile footwear — timeless enough to successfully transcend brief cultural infatuations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The rinks, the fans, the thirst and desire for hockey is remarkable.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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Sleep deprivation is also associated with disruptions in appetite-regulating hormones (ghrelin and leptin), which often increases cravings for sugary, nutrient-poor foods.12 2.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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The Candy Bar, next door to Scratch Biscuit Kitchen, will fix any craving for a sweet beach treat.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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There is perhaps even more diversity around technology transfer, with rules, attitudes and enthusiasm varying significantly between universities.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But its interest would set off a free-for-all among large railroads and pose a test of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for industrial consolidation.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Lawrence previously opened up about his desire to make an A.I. version of Williams’ voice while speaking with EW last April.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Zuckerberg’s drive to get ahead on AI may be rooted in part in his desire to own a foundational platform for the next major technology wave.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Cafu, on the other hand, will be entering the ring with plenty of confidence and hunger, knowing that an upset win could change his life and put him at the center of the super flyweight spotlight.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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So the Dolphins open their training camp this coming Tuesday and the Canes unfurl their preseason work a week later as two massive fan bases ache with hunger that one or both might do what neither has in a generation: Make Miami Great Again.—
Greg Cote
July 17,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
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With this new creation, Liu turns our gaze back to earth, exploring the existential solitude and quiet observation of these aging machines as metaphors for diasporic longing, technological obsolescence and the search for connection and purpose.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The characters become avatars for our own longing, heartbreak, hopefulness and grief ...—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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With his opaque history and sources of wealth, his super-powerful friends and his immoral appetites, Epstein became the perfect avatar for our at-home Hollywood heroism.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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In the past several years, as appetites for true crime have increased and murder rates in U.S. cities have decreased, Wolf has moved into the unscripted space, producing a bunch of true-crime shows for the likes of Oxygen and A&E.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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Deep listening is the discipline of being fully present with another person—suspending judgment, setting aside distractions, and resisting the urge to formulate a response.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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At a low point, Stevie decided to transform her suicidal urges into homicidal ones.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
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Fan engagement is up, and innovations like the Pit Boost have added excitement.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Christen expressed her excitement in her Instagram Story shortly after uploading the news to her feed.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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