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
At any other time, Rasputin’s mesmeric power might have been harmless, yet another example of a country’s thirst for the occult.
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Gerard Degroot, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
This designation, established by the American Humane Society, aims to ensure that the hens are raised free of hunger, thirst, suffering, distress, and pain.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
The 2025-26 season for the Golden State Warriors was just another year in the pattern of the thirst for champagne showers in June dwindling to the harsh realities of a beer-budget roster.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
The weather is heating up, and so is the thirst for summer getaways.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Gerard Degroot, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
This designation, established by the American Humane Society, aims to ensure that the hens are raised free of hunger, thirst, suffering, distress, and pain.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
The 2025-26 season for the Golden State Warriors was just another year in the pattern of the thirst for champagne showers in June dwindling to the harsh realities of a beer-budget roster.
—Jannelle Moore, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
The weather is heating up, and so is the thirst for summer getaways.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
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Aiming for 30 grams of protein at breakfast can reduce cravings, promote fullness, stabilize blood sugar, and help maintain muscle mass.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Kravitz is the opposite, as her Venus conjunct Pluto in Scorpio is deeply evocative; there is a deep craving for intimacy, soul-to-soul connection and closeness rooted in loyalty and reciprocity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the heels of this enthusiasm, Manus, on March 5, 2025, released an AI tool that took the tech to the next level, from generating ideas to autonomously completing tasks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Oliver, a New York Times bestselling author who previously worked with Henry Winkler on the Hank Zipzer series, was moved by Hawn's enthusiasm.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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In mid-April, Meghan Trainor also called off her entire arena tour, citing a desire to spend time with her young children.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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Renewable energy The global oil crisis has only deepened the desire by many countries to transition to clean energy, which could be a boon for the sector.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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That standard is based on the Five Freedoms of animal welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Council, which include freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, from injury or disease, from fear and distress; and freedom to express normal behavior.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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After the Ground Zero event, the monarch, who prides himself on his environmental advocacy, will head uptown for a meeting in Harlem with a group that promotes urban farming programs for children and young people affected by hunger and food insecurity.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Coming from a working-class family of Mexican immigrants and having worked many years in services jobs around the South Bay, the 36-year-old wanted his art to reflect that longing for a fair treatment of workers, especially immigrants.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Touching on both, this memoir beautifully conveys the haunting presence of an estranged relative and the blurry line between longing and reluctance toward reconnection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Suppliers are also increasingly investing—both due to brand appetite and government regulations—in better data collection and traceability.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The brunch menu is fairly limited, but has something for most appetites—Greek yogurt bowls, French toast, avocado toast, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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For starters, a handful of clubs with needs at the most important position on the field — that’d be quarterback — resisted the urge to reach in a down year for the position, with most waiting until the later rounds to take a flier on a likely backup.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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If a user who is interacting with that AI-bot starts to express any words or feelings that even remotely reflect an urge to harm themselves or others, the bot should alert local authorities of the potential risk.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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As members of the Titans Elite team walked off the basketball court after the last game of the March super regional tournament, their excitement was evident.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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May-Tove Smiseth, an archaeologist and adviser on the Innlandet County Council, said the treasure has drummed up excitement in the archaeological community.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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