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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Recent Examples of thirst
But what about Elon Musk and the potential future of legal cannabis?
Elon Musk, known for his entrepreneurial thirst and controversial moments, has an intriguing relationship with cannabis which has occasionally intersected with policy discussions.
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
View 4 Images Storing hundreds of books on a digital device is a great way to satisfy your thirst for adventure or knowledge without needing lots of shelving in the home.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping First Look There are no first-look images from the set or trailers to quench our thirst just yet, but Lionsgate did give fans a little something to hang onto during this year's CinemaCon.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s an understandable thirst for an epic title race and a relegation battle that goes to the wire.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
View 4 Images Storing hundreds of books on a digital device is a great way to satisfy your thirst for adventure or knowledge without needing lots of shelving in the home.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2025
Sunrise on the Reaping First Look There are no first-look images from the set or trailers to quench our thirst just yet, but Lionsgate did give fans a little something to hang onto during this year's CinemaCon.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
There’s an understandable thirst for an epic title race and a relegation battle that goes to the wire.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
Noun
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That drug works by blocking the opioid receptors that trigger cravings.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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To satisfy any of these cravings, Putin will have to reach a peace agreement, preferably supplemented by an economic deal, or series of deals, with Trump.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
9 May 2025
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His kitchen skills, puckish humor and enthusiasm helped earn him regular invitations to appear on TV cooking shows, including every Food Network series and a couple shows for TLC.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 May 2025
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,104 points, or 2.6%, staying near its highs for most of the session with buying enthusiasm remaining strong.—
Brian Evans,Yun Li,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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Prosecutors claimed the killings were driven by the brothers’ desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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One which has surrendered the desire for tidy endings, resuming my commitment to speak, and resist.—
Sarah Aziza,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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By voting, supporters not only champion their favorite couples but also fuel real-world solutions to hunger and environmental degradation.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Bakeries and food kitchens have shut down, hunger is widespread and children have suffered malnourishment, the U.N. says.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
5 May 2025
Noun
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But Sieh is the standout, emitting a complex blend of sardonic acceptance, cynical verbosity and submerged emotional longing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Finding purpose Both the Futures Lab and Women in Animation sessions showed a clear longing from producers, and filmmakers to discuss their challenges.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Smith said the skin can undergo further harm, as many are often undernourished thanks to the decrease in appetite from the drugs.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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The Danger Within The biggest threat that Rogoff sees to the dollar’s future is the lack of appetite to reverse the growth in US debt.—
Kevin Coldiron,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Whether progress endures will depend on whether state policymakers resist the urge to slack on debt reduction at the first sign of improvement.—
Andrew Fowler,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2025
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But that’s only possible for those with the patience and discipline to avoid the natural human urge to cut and run.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Obscenity laws, most aggressively enforced by the U.S. Postal Service, attempted to keep that excitement within bounds—no uncovered or obviously aroused penises, no affectionate or suggestive physical contact.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Everyone joined in and cheered while Rumi jumped around the stage in excitement.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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