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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California’s existing groundwater infrastructure may fail to quench the state’s thirst in an increasingly arid future, even as officials celebrate widespread conservation achievements, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned on Tuesday.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
24 June 2025 -
And for a nightcap, guests have not one, but two bar options to quench their thirst for spirits and top shelf drinks.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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The persistent engagement crisis screams a critical truth: Our focus on superficial benefits has blinded us to the fundamental human craving for connection, security and purpose.—
Lori Huss,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Your brain becomes less responsive to fullness signals, while at the same time ramping up stress hormones that can increase cravings and appetite.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
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More Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Many fans have been happy with this news, as the desire for the Buss Family to sell the team has grown over the years.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Thanks to the valve-free design, kids can guzzle as much as their thirsty heart desires.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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This potent synergy could leave you questioning the strength of your emotional foundations while challenging your dreams and longings in unexpected ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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My research focuses on nostalgia – a sentimental longing for treasured moments in our personal pasts – and how nostalgia is linked to our well-being and feelings of connection with others.—
Chelsea Reid,
The Conversation,
17 June 2025
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Most importantly, resist the urge to settle or lower your standards because dating feels hard.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Resist the urge to stick exclusively with people from the same background who all see the world the same way.—
Robert E. Siegel,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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The hunger for dialogue, mentorship, and community was evident at every turn—from packed panel discussions to spontaneous debates between generations of image-makers.—
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Nearly one third of the 1.3 million people in Dallas-Fort Worth who face hunger are children.—
Paris Goodman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2025
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“Thirstiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirstiness. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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