1
as in craving
a strong wish for something
his thirst for knowledge is evident in his book-filled house
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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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Recent Examples of thirst
Nearly two decades after Nancy Meyers’s festive rom-com hit screens, the character’s found himself as the epicenter of online thirst for fall/winter 2024.
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Kate Lloyd, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Soon the customers would all be regulars, their fingers always dusty with garlic powder and a hint of cayenne, and have a perpetual thirst that’s never quite quenched.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
Even if bird flu is found in more raw-dairy products—and more farms are shut down by the government—the thirst for raw milk will only grow.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
The only roadblock would be whether there’s a thirst to keep telling them.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kate Lloyd, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Soon the customers would all be regulars, their fingers always dusty with garlic powder and a hint of cayenne, and have a perpetual thirst that’s never quite quenched.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
Even if bird flu is found in more raw-dairy products—and more farms are shut down by the government—the thirst for raw milk will only grow.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
The only roadblock would be whether there’s a thirst to keep telling them.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
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Studies show that cigarettes with lower nicotine content reduce people’s dependence on nicotine and can help alleviate some of the cravings associated with withdrawal.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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Previous research has suggested that our food cravings originate from both the brain and the gut, but the science behind sugar cravings is complicated and scientists are not exactly sure what role gut microbes play.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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What’s certain, however, is that NASA, the commercial space sector, and nations around the globe are fomenting their desires to renew lunar exploration.Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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Even those closest to Hitler were generally tempted into evil by an overriding desire to make Germany great again after the humiliating defeat of World War I and to take advantage of the opportunities created by the Third Reich itself.Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
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My prediction is that the Celtics will win back-to-back titles and not have the same hunger to begin next season.James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Humanitarian aid dwindles, prices soar, and hunger tightens its grip.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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There’s nothing like a second-chance romance, and this one delivers with juicy tension, secrets and years of longing between Poppy and footballer TK.Ellie K. Wilde, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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With its perfect balance of contemporary style and wine country warmth, your stay will leave you with unforgettable memories and a longing to return to Sonoma County.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Whatever the controversy, these Thanksgiving stories will slake your appetite!JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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The White Lotus Season 3 also looks fantastic, with a rather steamy first trailer to whet our appetites.Erik Kain, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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The brand marketers at CPGs often feel the urge to over-orchestrate content featuring their product.Srishti Sundram, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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How strong this urge feels can vary due to several factors, FitzD said, such as the position of the baby, whether the woman has given birth before, the size of the baby or if the mother has been administered any drugs such as an epidural.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, this week’s surge showcases the underlying excitement from investors as Trump readies for his second term.Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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In the oil industry, there is excitement about Trump’s drill-baby-drill ethos.Matt Egan, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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