thirst
noun
a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of liquid.
have thirsted
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present perfectof thirst.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The move comes, again, as the Lakers have thirsted for some kind of consistency, a quest that’s been undone by injuries and an ongoing search for five Lakers that can consistently play with positive results.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 4, 2024
Ever since Game 6 of the 2016 NLCS, the Dodgers have thirsted for a rematch with the Cubs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2017
As an autistic person, I have thirsted to see individuals from our community represent us in popular culture.
From Salon ● May 15, 2017
"But," he continued, reflecting further, "she may have thirsted, may even now be athirst, without knowing that books are the bottles of the water of life!"
From Mary Marston by George MacDonald
I have thirsted to know things, and to make the most of them.
From Our Friend John Burroughs by Clara Barrus
