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
When both young people meet their end the Baron saves Christina by putting Hans’ brain in Christina’s body, uniting their blurred identities in a joint thirst for revenge, creating a Gothic avenger who hunts down the aristocratic ruffians who ruined their happiness.
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Antin has seen the thirst for classic Bordeaux climbing steadily in the last 10 years, with a strong increase in the last two.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Sterling Glass had many health problems as a child—swollen feet, night sweats, nausea and vomiting, unquenchable thirst, and fatigue that often left him too exhausted to go to school.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump’s insatiable thirst for revenge.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
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Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Antin has seen the thirst for classic Bordeaux climbing steadily in the last 10 years, with a strong increase in the last two.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
Sterling Glass had many health problems as a child—swollen feet, night sweats, nausea and vomiting, unquenchable thirst, and fatigue that often left him too exhausted to go to school.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Trump’s insatiable thirst for revenge.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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The Bottom Line Sugar cravings are natural, but that doesn’t mean candy or other treats loaded with refined sugar are the only way to satisfy them.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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This two-floor restaurant is a long-standing community favorite offering a large and diverse menu to suit all tastes and cravings, from hamburgers to sushi.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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During cocktail hour, Kors’ enthusiasm for the nonprofit continued to inspire support from potential new volunteers.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Appetite refers to the desire to eat.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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This decision comes from a place of necessity, not desire.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For many, missing a month of benefits could mean hunger.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today, thousands cross seas and deserts daily, escaping war, hunger, and horror.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Together, Alborán and Riza beautifully harmonized over a dreamy, Middle Eastern rhythm that Reyes was creating, and later brainstormed heartfelt lyrics about missing and longing for someone.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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Athleticism, friendliness, courage, a good appetite—these things are all important, yes.—
Abigail Wise,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Garance Marillier stars as a strict vegetarian and vet-school student forced to eat a rabbit kidney, which unlocks a whole new appetite not kosher in most circles.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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What’s curious, then, is not Trump’s eagerness to degrade us, but his uncontrollable urge to defile himself and his office.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The body’s instinctual urge to breath kicks in but the mind understands that breathing results in death, Sotomayor wrote, saying the method violates the Constitution’s ban against cruel and unusual punishment.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Regardless of where the fan base fell in its opinion of Billups, there has been a palpable excitement for this season.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halloween is just around the corner, and excitement is building across the state.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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