as in thirst
a strong wish for something
the only way to satisfy that thirstiness for a new job is to start looking
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thirstiness
Noun
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Here’s a no-frills thirst quencher, appealing to craft beer newbies and veterans alike.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025 -
As explained by Hill's Pet Nutrition, spicy food can be toxic for dogs and can lead to excessive thirst or even vomiting.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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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But getting people onto long-term medications, including methadone and buprenorphine, which reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, can more effectively prevent mortality in both the short and long term.—
Lois Parshley,
Scientific American,
5 June 2025
Noun
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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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Anytime the main quartet are together, there is no desire at all to listen to what the other person has to say.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Anytime a deal like this takes place, the urge to crown a winner and loser is intense.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Instead of fainting, most people feel tired and have the urge to lie down.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
14 June 2025
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But every skimming case consumes hours of staff time — resources that could be used to prevent hunger or eviction.—
Christina Hanson,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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If approved by the Senate, the legislation would cut $8.3 billion for US Agency for International Development (USAID) programs that provide humanitarian assistance, including health care, disaster aid and hunger relief.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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“Thirstiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirstiness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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