thirst

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Recent Examples of thirst These days, the instinct for self-preservation may be losing out to the thirst for adventure. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 6 June 2025 California’s existing groundwater infrastructure may fail to quench the state’s thirst in an increasingly arid future, even as officials celebrate widespread conservation achievements, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned on Tuesday. Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 24 June 2025 And for a nightcap, guests have not one, but two bar options to quench their thirst for spirits and top shelf drinks. Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025 Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements. Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for thirst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
  • These are patterns that include the craving for excitement or intense experiences.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Eating dark chocolate in the morning may boost mood and reduce your cravings for sweets later while eating it in the afternoon can provide you a boost in energy.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Late last week, some influential Democrats were saying that Lamont’s enthusiasm for his chief regulator may have cooled after PURA conceded destruction of the text messages.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
  • Throughout, the cast of 17 exudes an unmistakable enthusiasm for the material, the onstage electricity radiating up the alpine slopes of the Guthrie’s expansive Wurtele Thrust.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • This piece includes a lot of adornments and beautiful items, Yang places the gold finger at the bottom of the work to literally ‘point out’ the danger of placing value on the wrong things, this is King Midas’s finger - who famously was confronted with the dangerous reality of his desires.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Despite a desire for growth, one thing that will not change is the name of the market, which honors Zelazko’s mother and father-in-law.
    Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The hunger for dialogue, mentorship, and community was evident at every turn—from packed panel discussions to spontaneous debates between generations of image-makers.
    Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 26 June 2025
  • Oats may increase satiety, reducing hunger and food intake.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Is something deeper, perhaps an emotional or spiritual longing, influencing your career choices?
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 June 2025
  • The heartbreak in Ruhl’s version lies in the longing of the father-daughter relationship rather than that of the lovers; Ruhl wrote it as a tribute to her own father, who had died a few years before.
    Pamela Newton June 24, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • His eyes have cleared, and his appetite is growing.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • As someone who’s witnessed the growing appetite for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)-friendly buildings, this move feels like a step backward.
    Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Most importantly, resist the urge to settle or lower your standards because dating feels hard.
    Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
  • Resist the urge to stick exclusively with people from the same background who all see the world the same way.
    Robert E. Siegel, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The Club World Cup had significant teething problems ahead of the tournament, from sponsorship challenges to broadcast deals and ticket sales, but FIFA will be betting on the excitement of these later rounds of the tournament creating a lasting impression that the tournament is a success.
    Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • For the 2024 show, Nelson shared a statement in a press release to express his excitement regarding the forthcoming concerts.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 July 2025

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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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