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
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Beyond the frequent urination Wayans experienced, type 2 diabetes symptoms can include increased thirst and hunger, weight loss, frequent infections, tingling in the hands and feet, darkened patches on the skin and dry skin.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Lawn alternatives can replace traditional grass without grass' maintenance duties, thirst for water, or need for frequent mowing.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
The thirst for more Summer House drama is unquenchable.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Excess sugar overwhelms the kidneys, which flush it — along with hydrating fluids — out through urine, leaving people dehydrated and trapped in a cycle of thirst.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Beyond the frequent urination Wayans experienced, type 2 diabetes symptoms can include increased thirst and hunger, weight loss, frequent infections, tingling in the hands and feet, darkened patches on the skin and dry skin.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Lawn alternatives can replace traditional grass without grass' maintenance duties, thirst for water, or need for frequent mowing.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
The thirst for more Summer House drama is unquenchable.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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In other words, this high drama of winners and losers follows a very, very old human narrative tradition rooted in our craving for catharsis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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The white-meat nuggets are delicious on their own and satisfy that fast-food craving—especially when they’re prepped in the air fryer and dipped in our favorite sauces.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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However, there is broad consensus that the surge, fueled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence, can’t last forever and California must address its structural deficit, with spending outpacing revenue collection.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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The morning kicked off with a burst of energy from special guests who highlighted the community’s enthusiasm for hands-on product experiences and quality verification, while the afternoon took on a festive air with lively appearances and crowd engagement.—
Lucy Jones
May 12,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Everyone in my family is a fan of bread studded with salty briny olives, and this recipe takes that craving a step further, said Joe Woodhouse.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
9 May 2026
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Our desire to see each other can remain the same but the means of doing so have to be flexible.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Public interest in this crowdfunding effort shows a collective desire to disrupt the airline industry.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
9 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
Noun
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There’s arguably no one better placed to collaborate with VFX artists on a motion-capture performance than Serkis, who’s delivered innocence, cunning, cruelty, longing, and kindness in roles that run from Golum to Caesar to King Kong himself.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Coming from a working-class family of Mexican immigrants and having worked many years in services jobs around the South Bay, the 36-year-old wanted his art to reflect that longing for a fair treatment of workers, especially immigrants.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Blue Origin is weighing its first external fundraising as part of a push by Jeff Bezos’ rocket venture to hit ambitious launch targets and tap investor appetite boosted by SpaceX’s upcoming initial public offering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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Travelers may want to pack an appetite as a season of food festivals is about to kick off.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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