1
as in craving
a strong wish for something
his thirst for knowledge is evident in his book-filled house
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2
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
an unquenchable thirst for travel that has led her to the far corners of the globe
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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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Recent Examples of thirst
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Somehow it’s expected that all rape victims should feel a certain way: there ought to be unmitigated anger, or a thirst for vengeance.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 June 2025
Influential celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Kate Moss ended up wearing white sneakers casually throughout the ‘90s, with new companies and styles cropping up to satisfy the growing thirst for this versatile footwear — timeless enough to successfully transcend brief cultural infatuations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The rinks, the fans, the thirst and desire for hockey is remarkable.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Noun
Unlike most teen love affairs, the couple's relationship is complicated by the reality that Edward is secretly a centenarian vampire with a thirst for blood.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Somehow it’s expected that all rape victims should feel a certain way: there ought to be unmitigated anger, or a thirst for vengeance.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 June 2025
Influential celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Kate Moss ended up wearing white sneakers casually throughout the ‘90s, with new companies and styles cropping up to satisfy the growing thirst for this versatile footwear — timeless enough to successfully transcend brief cultural infatuations.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
The rinks, the fans, the thirst and desire for hockey is remarkable.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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The Star is on the hunt to fulfill some cravings among the Kansas City area’s rich buffet of restaurants, stores, bakeries, coffee shops and more.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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These intense cravings could be for some sort of quick energy burst or even for nostalgic purposes.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Crucially for Spurs, that enthusiasm in possession doesn’t wane without it.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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It was never built, because understanding dolphin language was never a research priority, but the whole project just feels very 1970s in its inspiration and enthusiasm.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Not just taxing what people crave, but selling it—and creating the market if need be?—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The transfer breakthrough Eddie Howe has been desperately craving after multiple setbacks — Bryan Mbeumo, Dean Huijsen and Joao Pedro among them — was at risk.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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At its core, this lifestyle aesthetic reflects a generation’s desire to return to a slower, simpler way of life.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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Wheeler will not participate in the game, citing his desire to stay on routine to help the Phillies win in the second half.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Cafu, on the other hand, will be entering the ring with plenty of confidence and hunger, knowing that an upset win could change his life and put him at the center of the super flyweight spotlight.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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At its best, that tempo is driven by shared hunger.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Metaphorically, the fight is the smoke, and the longing is the fire.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The sign says that rubbing the ox brings good luck, its forehead dark with the sweat of human longing.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In the past several years, as appetites for true crime have increased and murder rates in U.S. cities have decreased, Wolf has moved into the unscripted space, producing a bunch of true-crime shows for the likes of Oxygen and A&E.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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Beyond those two, though, other members have not expressed any appetite for easing before the September meeting.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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The speaker explained that conservatives who voted against the rule want the crypto bills -- CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti CBDC Surveillance Act -- combined into one big package, rather than take separate standalone votes on each measure.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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Putin’s arrogance in wanting total Ukrainian surrender could prove his downfall, if only Trump sticks to his position.—
Daniel Fried,
Time,
15 July 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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