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
The thirst for French bubbly is slowly but surely waning.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
China, Japan, and Singapore are leading the charge, with an increasing thirst for premium expressions--bottles priced above the $30 mark.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Walton Goggins seemingly stepped into a den of thirst during a recent interview with the ladies of The View.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
No ordinary exterminator can vanquish these genius roaches, who are not only brilliant but also full of a white-hot thirst for revenge that can never be sated.
—Jonathan Zeller, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026
China, Japan, and Singapore are leading the charge, with an increasing thirst for premium expressions--bottles priced above the $30 mark.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Walton Goggins seemingly stepped into a den of thirst during a recent interview with the ladies of The View.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
No ordinary exterminator can vanquish these genius roaches, who are not only brilliant but also full of a white-hot thirst for revenge that can never be sated.
—Jonathan Zeller, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirst
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And if this doesn’t satisfy all your hot honey cravings, other brands have their own sweet and spicy creations, including Wingstop, Smithfield, Ritz, and even Aldi.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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This shift helps explain why mental exhaustion often comes with stronger cravings for quick rewards, like sugary snacks, comfort foods or mindless scrolling.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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In practice that means less competition and more enthusiasm.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2026
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That’s a solid start for the $40 million production, which is expected to stick around beyond its debut, thanks to great word-of-mouth and enthusiasm for original horror.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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This follows a general trend of people reporting less desire to get married and have families at a young age.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Born from Raimi’s desire to make a movie about pulp hero the Shadow before he was denied the rights by Universal, Darkman is an original creation, starring Liam Neeson as a scientist who is disfigured in a mob attack and given superpowers thanks to an experimental treatment.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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There was too much hunger and lack for gorgeous architecture to take hold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nearly one in 12 people worldwide suffers from hunger, while one-third of the world’s population cannot afford a healthy diet.—
Reem Alabali Radovan,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Old relationship wounds, secret longings or subconscious fears may resurface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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But when a mysterious woman opens The Grand Lisbon restaurant, his glittering world begins to fracture, exposing the fragile balance between success, memory, and longing.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pace stressed that the appetite for collectible art and design continues to grow among Saint Moritz residents and visitors alike.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pancreatic cancer's early symptoms include weight loss, light-colored stool or floating stools, dark-colored urine, itching, loss of appetite, belly pain that spreads from the sides to the back and yellowing of the skin and eyes, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Today’s newsletter explores how to embrace being an outsider, and how to resist the urge to immediately fit in.—
Rafaela Jinich,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Cook, resisting the urge to break it up too much at first.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
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Much of the excitement is unfolding along the Nile.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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You’re attracted to someone who feels like peace and excitement all at once.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Thirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirst. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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