as in thirst
a strong wish for something
the only way to satisfy that thirstiness for a new job is to start looking
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Noun
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But there doesn’t seem to be a limit to younger film and TV connoisseurs’ thirst for his irreverent and unapologetically gay comedic stylings.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026 -
He's even appeared in thirst-traps alongside a shirtless Powell.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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What used to be a niche craving has evolved into a mainstream flavor trend, fueled by social media curiosity and brands experimenting with sour, salty profiles.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Media companies, meanwhile, have adjusted to satiate short-form cravings, too.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This sentiment aligns with Aries' desire to win in all areas of life.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Marketers, in particular, have boatloads of insight into the diverse desires and habits of target audiences.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Tyson Hill, who plays Lover Boy, does an incredible job communicating longing, vulnerability, humor, and the desire for companionship entirely through choreography.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Beneath the spectacle lies a story about longing, ambition, connection and the courage to challenge a broken system.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Noun
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At one, he’d been overcome by the powerful urge to roam.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Huang described a future of plentiful and high-paying jobs in the trades, and a growing share of young workers—whether due to disillusionment with four-year degrees or out of an urge to AI-proof their careers—are beginning to see these roles as a real possibility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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For example, dopamine is crucial to link motivation about hunger to obtaining food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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In an effort to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness, Hands Across America attempted to link people hand-in-hand from coast to coast, each participant being encouraged to make a donation.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Thirstiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirstiness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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