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
People died in front of him, of thirst and starvation.
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The loss of fluids and electrolytes can cause lightheadedness, excessive thirst, and muscle cramps.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
That factors out to more than $11 million per year to slake a terrestrial data center’s thirst.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
All because a 23-year-old kid with a camera and a thirst for justice exposed billions of his fraud.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The loss of fluids and electrolytes can cause lightheadedness, excessive thirst, and muscle cramps.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
That factors out to more than $11 million per year to slake a terrestrial data center’s thirst.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
All because a 23-year-old kid with a camera and a thirst for justice exposed billions of his fraud.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for thirst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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Sugar consumption increases sugar cravings, which can lead to more over-consumption of sugar.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Trust Inversion The generational divide runs deeper than crypto enthusiasm.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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This enthusiasm surged after Democratic candidates overperformed in November’s off-year elections.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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Field Trip emerged as a response to a desire for ongoing learning.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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To appreciate that taking risks, acting like a total fool, and otherwise making hilariously bad decisions in the pursuit of desire can be one of lust’s greatest rewards so long as people are willing to learn about themselves in the process.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Packing your own treats not only saves money between meals, but also keeps mood-tanking hunger pangs at bay.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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For there can be no future in Sudan forged under fear and hunger.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2026
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This context helps explain why a throwback year like 2016 has become synonymous—not for a desire to turn back the clock, but for a longing to reclaim variation, balance, and psychological space that many feel has been lost.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The show’s joys come from its frenetic nature, with some of Sondheim’s most masterful work tucked inside of Lapine’s searing insights about art and longing.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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After all, the appetite for Paralympic sports is there.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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At the other end of the self-expression spectrum is Harper, who has only ever honored her insatiable appetite for knowledge.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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When someone raises a concern, resist the urge to defend or explain it away.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Expect greater insights and the urge to use your words to make a difference.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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This year, Williams has been able to break through with some of the longer runs, his excitement oozing out of him on the field and in press conferences when discussing his evasion of a tackler, his cut and the blocks that allowed it.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Conclusion Dell may not exude excitement.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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