as in craved
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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The trend's inception came as people craved more dynamic rooms, especially after all-white minimalism dominated homes for years.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025 -
Europeans craved simple treats made with everyday ingredients such as flour, sugar and the star of this show, butter and these historic cookies were the answer to their prayers.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
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According to her petition, Good wanted to change her last name from Renee Nicole Macklin to Renee Nicole Macklin Good.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The 49ers wound up losing defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to become the head coach of the Houston Texans and Shanahan wanted to hire Fangio to replace him, but Fangio was hired by Miami the same day the 49ers’ season ended in Philadelphia in the NFC Championship game.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Thirsted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsted%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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