as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
they have always thirsted for a more affluent lifestyle than their salaries would allow
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Amid its evolution into a shopping and dining powerhouse, the neighborhood long craved a calm refuge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026 -
The heucherella, for instance, may crave a bit more water and some respite from the rays.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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That said, Freeman still wants to play 162 games.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Visitors include couples on weekend getaways, friend groups on girls trips, and locals wanting a taste of their city's newest hotspot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Thirst (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst%20%28for%29. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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