thirsts (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of thirst (for)
as in craves
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 Synonyms for thirsts (for)
  1. craves
  2. wants
Verb
  • But the thing one craves in good fiction is the eye-widening prompt to see things differently.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
  • Pisces February 19 – March 20 This evening craves soft focus and flow.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
Definition of craves
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  • No one really wants to keep wearing their stiff, uncomfortable boots after arriving back at camp following a long, challenging day on the trail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • In his second season and his first summer league, Thiero wants to break into the rotation for the new-look Lakers.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of wants
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“Thirsts (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirsts%20%28for%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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