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
ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Someone who has a thirst for knowledge and continuous learning and improvement.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This year finds artists quenching fans’ thirst for pop hits, literally.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Herbal tea or milk can satisfy your thirst, while caffeinated coffee or tea can provide moderate caffeine.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
After Lindbergh's historic crossing, Putnam was eager to tap into the public's thirst for aviation stories.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Someone who has a thirst for knowledge and continuous learning and improvement.
—Rob Lancit, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This year finds artists quenching fans’ thirst for pop hits, literally.
—Gary Trust, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Herbal tea or milk can satisfy your thirst, while caffeinated coffee or tea can provide moderate caffeine.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thirst
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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Plus, comfort foods await to satisfy every craving.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Sugary beverages, poor sleep, and skipping meals can all intensify sweet cravings.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In Houston, home to one of the largest Vietnamese communities stateside, second- and third-generation cooks embrace tradition and experimentation with equal enthusiasm.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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That enthusiasm has translated into higher-than-expected demand for the handheld, forcing Lenovo to cancel some preorders.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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People might be craving horror as a way to make sense of this madness.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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And that’s a shame, because reassurance is what their audiences crave most when the world around them teeters.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The author’s losses were profound, and her protagonist’s desire to triumph over loss is clear.—
Jon Michael Varese,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Though Tatum has expressed a desire to return this season, the Celtics haven’t put a timeline on the six-time All-Star’s recovery.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The vagus nerve also carries fullness signals from the stomach lining to the brain, and a VNS implant has been shown to reduce hunger and promote modest weight loss in obesity.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
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The social, cultural, and economic effects of climate change will be recorded not on hunger stones, but in pandemics, wars, famines, and genocides exacerbated by the effects of higher temperatures.—
Ed Simon
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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While the film is filled with incredible gay kisses, my personal favorite remains when Ennis and Jack reunite for the first time; there’s nothing giddier than the full-body passion that overtakes you after being reunited with your long-distance true love after months — or years — or longing.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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The lyrics, rooted in his own experiences and the turbulent reality of the Civil Rights Movement, spoke to a collective longing for justice and a belief that progress—though slow—was inevitable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whereas many comics from outside the United States adapt their sets for English-speaking audiences (or adopt a bilingual model), Redondo is betting big on the growing appetite for Spanish-language comedy in North America and is sticking to his usual act (despite speaking fluent English).—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Side effects included nasal congestion, fever, tiredness, loss of appetite and irritability.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those who want to add Protein Cold Foam to their favorite drink can choose from flavors including banana, vanilla, sugar-free vanilla, chocolate, matcha, salted caramel and brown sugar, plain with no sugar and limited-time seasonal flavors pumpkin and pecan.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The players are big on wanting to play on grass, while the owners are more interested in the turf.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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