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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There is an unmistakable thirst in Pettman’s quest to understand the problems of having a body in an increasingly digital age.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025 -
Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your body releases insulin in response to the carbs, but releasing too much may lead to low blood sugar and a subsequent sugar craving.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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From there, follow your cravings.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Aaron Glenn came in, like many coaches before him, with a desire to kill that mindset.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Your fear of being alone is one of many symptoms of your longing for connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jackman keeps that inheritance intact, similarly flipping the romantic tale script by beginning not with flirtation or longing, but with a wedding.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Resist the urge to rein them in.—
Liz Teran,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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When the urge to shop hits, swap it with something grounding—call a friend, reorganize, or track your savings—so the practice is easy to sustain.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Students form teams around issues that matter to them, from hunger to housing to advocacy.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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For Owen, the viral comments highlight a hunger for rewriting the millennial narrative.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Thirstiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thirstiness. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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