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
Carol Schram, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Cory Booker Breaks Record With 25-Hour Speech Blasting Trump
Use it for: Mixing with bold spirits, quenching your thirst, or cutting juices for a lighter spritz.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
His argument—baseless at the time—was that chewing gum had miraculous abilities to quench thirst, stave off hunger, and dissipate nervous tension.
—Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025
Despite hailing from a historically apolitical and publicity-avoidant religious community, the Amish farmer has turned into a kind of folk hero among MAGA Republicans — and a symbol of the political right’s growing thirst for raw milk.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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The players’ thirst for best-on-best international competition delivered thrilling hockey, was a ratings success, and caught the attention of many observers outside traditional hockey circles.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users NYT Mini Today: Hints, Clues And Answers For Wednesday, April 2
Cory Booker Breaks Record With 25-Hour Speech Blasting Trump
Use it for: Mixing with bold spirits, quenching your thirst, or cutting juices for a lighter spritz.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
His argument—baseless at the time—was that chewing gum had miraculous abilities to quench thirst, stave off hunger, and dissipate nervous tension.
—Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025
Despite hailing from a historically apolitical and publicity-avoidant religious community, the Amish farmer has turned into a kind of folk hero among MAGA Republicans — and a symbol of the political right’s growing thirst for raw milk.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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Your body may also use carbs more efficiently earlier in the day—which can help reduce cravings and promote better weight control.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
25 Mar. 2025
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Medications that reduce opioid cravings, including buprenorphine and methadone, are more widely available, in part because of insurance coverage provided by Medicaid.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler wears his heart on his sleeve when calling games, and his enthusiasm is evident to anyone who has tuned to FanDuel Sports Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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At that moment in his life, Bacon was craving some peace of mind.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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For those who still crave that feeling, but don’t have a private-jet budget, BeOnd—a boutique, all-business-class airline—is pitching itself as the next best thing.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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It is not lost on senior figures that their desire to transform the club is much harder and slower than in the age before PSR, where the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City could accelerate progression with few spending limits.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Leadership have expressed concerns of the Japanese company’s desire to follow U.S. Steel’s business model and a lack of investment in union facilities.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Citing the latest analysis examining the worsening hunger crisis, the group noted that the number of Haitians internally displaced by gang attacks has increased by 48% between June and December of last year, and 300,000 more Haitians now face worsening levels of hunger.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Tell me about where that hunger is coming from a little bit more.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
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Their brows are furrowed, their mouths are pouty, their faces are twisted into ever-more over-the-top expressions of longing and ambivalence.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2025
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But looking back, many feel a longing for the God of War of old.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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The sweeping scope of Trump’s appetite for institutionalized retaliation has changed the threat landscape for everyone, almost overnight.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
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Pets may appear lethargic, exhibit loss of appetite, vomit or have diarrhea.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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This is the rare situation where a team wanted a star player gone and not the other way around.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those who don't want to risk missing out should start preparing for it now. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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