as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
satyric college students letting loose in the annual bacchanalia known as spring break
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Sanchez, who described herself as a passionate volleyball player in her youth, talked of girls’ losing coveted spots on teams, and in some cases suffering injuries during games because of trans athletes unfairly competing against them.—
Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
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The couple alternates between passionate embraces and domestic tension (an ambulance shows up in their driveway, at one point, its whirring red and blue light hinting something sinister has just taken place).—
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Some bees can remember experiencing high heat and weigh this against the reward of sugar when it’s offered in hot containers.—
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The script, from first-time feature writer Nora Garrett, was a hot property among readers in recent years.—
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The two men, both Mexican nationals, are now accused of lewd and lascivious behavior with a minor and molesting a minor in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred on March 20 in the cruise ship's sauna.—
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William Francis Chatel was arrested Tuesday, March 11, and charged with lewd or lascivious molestation of a victim under 12 years of age, according to online court records.—
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“Satyric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satyric. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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