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
Kale Williams, Axios, 21 Apr. 2025
Still, prosecutors have not outlined his potential motive, and a sweeping gag order has kept the parties from speaking publicly, making each pretrial hearing an opportunity to quench the public’s thirst to learn more details.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
One of the main culprits is the extraction of groundwater to quench the thirst of growing populations and commerce.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Noun
The hypothalamus regulates body temperature, manages sleep cycles and controls hunger and thirst.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 21 Apr. 2025
Still, prosecutors have not outlined his potential motive, and a sweeping gag order has kept the parties from speaking publicly, making each pretrial hearing an opportunity to quench the public’s thirst to learn more details.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
One of the main culprits is the extraction of groundwater to quench the thirst of growing populations and commerce.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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Some users on Reddit have reported unexpected cravings and appreciations for perfumes.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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For example, naltrexone, a medication used to reduce cravings and relapse in alcohol and opioid use disorders, is mostly effective for those with a specific genetic variant that is rare among individuals of African descent, and more common in those with European ancestry.—
Samantha N. Melendez,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with an apparent upcoming boom in Europe, although this is based on government coercion rather than enthusiasm for EVs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The club is led by driver and CEO Tom Slingsby, the Australian 2012 Olympic gold medalist, who shared his enthusiasm for adding Jackman and Reynolds to the crew.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that people taking these drugs could be suddenly drawn to sugary perfumes and scents, possibly even craving them.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Choose low-salt snacks: Lower-sodium snack options, like unsalted nuts or plain popcorn, can help satisfy a salt craving and offer more nutrition than salty chips.14 Expand your seasonings: Use herbs and spices to flavor your meals without table salt.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
5 June 2025
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Trump is 78 years old and expresses a desire to bring America back to a golden age of manufacturing before globalism outsourced American jobs and created a reliance on foreign trade.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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This decision reflects a broader skepticism toward centralized identity infrastructure and a desire to limit the federal government’s role in managing citizen-level credentials.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza blocked and offloaded 77 food trucks, the U.N. World Food Program said, as hunger mounts amid Israel's monthslong blockade of the territory.—
SAM MEDNICK,
Arkansas Online,
1 June 2025
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Snacks can be a great option to help quell hunger, provide a boost of energy, and allow for an extra intake of beneficial nutrients.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
31 May 2025
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The memory of that longing stayed with her for years, becoming one of her most vivid childhood recollections.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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All that defiance, that longing to be understood while feeling purposefully misunderstood...—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Daytime sleepiness, trouble sleeping, cough, stuffy nose, and poor appetite can occur in many acute and chronic early childhood illnesses.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Demand for Japan’s 40-year government bonds plunged Wednesday to its lowest level since last July, reinforcing fears that appetite for ultra-long Japanese debt is evaporating.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
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Barkov would probably want that spread around to the rest of the team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Even if the news is hard, your employees want and will appreciate the truth.—
Nikki Little,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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