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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Noun
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Responsible for maintaining the soft, steady music of our autonomic nervous system, the hypothalamus, through a mix of direct action or hormonal release, governs everything from body temperature and blood pressure to hunger and thirst, digestion, sleep-wake cycles, and mood.—
Tom Zeller Jr.
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025 -
How to Stop Milk Cravings Cravings for milk can be caused by thirst, hunger, or emotional triggers.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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Sleep deprivation is also associated with disruptions in appetite-regulating hormones (ghrelin and leptin), which often increases cravings for sugary, nutrient-poor foods.12 2.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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The Candy Bar, next door to Scratch Biscuit Kitchen, will fix any craving for a sweet beach treat.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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Lawrence previously opened up about his desire to make an A.I. version of Williams’ voice while speaking with EW last April.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Zuckerberg’s drive to get ahead on AI may be rooted in part in his desire to own a foundational platform for the next major technology wave.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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With this new creation, Liu turns our gaze back to earth, exploring the existential solitude and quiet observation of these aging machines as metaphors for diasporic longing, technological obsolescence and the search for connection and purpose.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The characters become avatars for our own longing, heartbreak, hopefulness and grief ...—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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At tight end, the Ravens resisted the urge to trade all-time receiving touchdown leader Mark Andrews, a decision that looks better by the minute.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Their recent play could offer the same sort of urge, though the injuries littered throughout their starting rotation ought to squash it.—
Sam McDowell
July 30,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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President Donald Trump is sending two top White House officials to Gaza on Aug. 1 to inspect food distribution centers and meet with Gazans amid intensifying global scrutiny over the hunger crisis in the territory.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Aid experts warn that airdrops are dangerous, expensive and insufficient to tackle the widening hunger crisis there.—
Samuel Granados,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Thirstiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirstiness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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