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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His parents ran a rowdy daycare out of their home an hour north of Denver, and Caldwell looks back at his dogged digging as an early attempt to find the kind of peace and clarity his mind has always naturally craved.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026 -
The interesting question is why West craved an ADHD diagnosis so badly—apart, presumably, from access to the delicious fruits of Big Pharma.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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After waiting 21 years to get back to the Final Four, the Illini nation wanted more.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy wanted to get off to a fast start at home in the 2026 season.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Thirsted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsted%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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