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
Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Children who have never known a day without hunger, thirst and constant fear.
—Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Stop falling into the trap of paying $10 for a plastic water bottle at the airport—pack a reusable one instead to fill up at a fountain to save money and quench your thirst from takeoff to landing.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
After all, nothing puts a damper on a picnic faster than warm drinks — especially as temperatures rise and guests crave cold, refreshing beverages to quench their thirst.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
On a Monday last spring, Guelleh stood watching a procession of goats, donkeys and camels quenching their thirst at the water tank that once supplied his field.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Children who have never known a day without hunger, thirst and constant fear.
—Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Stop falling into the trap of paying $10 for a plastic water bottle at the airport—pack a reusable one instead to fill up at a fountain to save money and quench your thirst from takeoff to landing.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
After all, nothing puts a damper on a picnic faster than warm drinks — especially as temperatures rise and guests crave cold, refreshing beverages to quench their thirst.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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Yet, at the same time, relentless convenience (or being sold the idea of relentless convenience) warps the brain in ways that make nostalgic cravings somewhat inevitable.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Ever get a craving for that goodness?—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, enthusiasm around artificial intelligence continues to provide a powerful tailwind for equities, particularly in technology-heavy markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Everyone has different levels of enthusiasm and different conversational needs.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At times, the Heat coach craves the two-big look.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nobody on earth craves the ball more than him.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Her square to picky Venus, though, could pit self-care desires against home chores.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Trump has expressed a desire to push more responsibility for disasters down to states.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My life don’t have to be all hunger and silty beans.—
Jesmyn Ward,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
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The market will take up to two years to complete, but many along Deerpath know that a fresh food shop coming to the vacant lot also feeds the hunger for community value and respect.—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Over pinwheeling synths, Mahesh inhabits her narrator’s misplaced longing with gooey, heart-eyed delusion and sweetly pathetic determination.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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As Carolyn, Emma Ramos is particularly expressive, drawing quietly on deep reserves of pain and longing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Serotonin regulates mood, appetite and sleep — higher levels are associated with lower stress and greater feelings of wellbeing.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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So that shows how much it’s being prioritized and what Hollywood’s appetite is.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So don’t want to set him up for any wild comparisons or anything like that.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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To increase local storage, Reznik wants to see more smaller and mid-size projects in the San Fernando Valley and South LA, such as removing hardscape like blacktop from schools and parks and creating more green space.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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