1
as in hunger
a need or desire for food
the emptiness that usually sets in about three o'clock in the afternoon
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2
as in void
empty space
there in the vast emptiness of the desert was a long-abandoned jeep
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3
as in vacancy
the quality or state of being empty
the emptiness of the interior of the isolated house just made it seem all the more eerie
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emptiness
Noun
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At the same time, molecules act on brain regions involved in appetite control, slowing stomach emptying and reducing hunger throughout the day.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
20 May 2025 -
Nearly half a million Palestinians are facing possible starvation and 1 million others can barely get enough food, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a leading international authority on the severity of hunger crises.—
Joseph Krauss,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Machine learning combined with AI fills the data processing void and allows brands to deliver personalized experiences both rapidly and at scale.—
Amit Ojha,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Also, opening up the plants a little can allow new shoots to fill the voids.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Lawyers from across the state have the opportunity to select an at-large attorney member who serves as chair of the commission, which routinely evaluates dozens of applications to fill court vacancies.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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Trump could have controlled the board by appointing members to fill two vacancies.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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The 9-year-old Indiana boy told his parents his stomach hurt.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Dandelions have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat various issues, including stomach problems and inflammation.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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Some of the most popular Memorial Day sales include a three-piece set of Samsonite luggage, an anti-fatigue kitchen mat for just $10, and a handheld vacuum for a whopping 76 percent off.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Courtesy of Dyson Dyson has an extensive catalog of vacuums.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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The 2023 update has brought some clarity and projects like Artemis which specifically aim to develop autonomous weapons suggest there is now an appetite to push forward in this area.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Work up an appetite with a bike ride to the Hemingway Home and Museum, at 907 Whitehead St.; or Truman’s Little White House, at 111 Front St.; or to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park off the harbor for a tour and a lounge on the beach.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The move to cease penny production will require businesses to begin rounding up or down to the nearest 5 cents, and a final order of penny blanks was made for the Treasury this month.—
Luke Gentile,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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The Treasury Department recently placed its final order of penny blanks to print the one-cent coins, and meaning new pennies will stop being put into circulation around early 2026.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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European leaders have been increasingly outspoken in condemning Israel's monthslong blockade of humanitarian food and medical aid entering Gaza — which international groups said put the entire population of the Palestinian territory at risk of starvation.—
May 22,
CBS News,
22 May 2025
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But behind closed doors, some military officials privately concluded that Palestinians there could face starvation within weeks.—
Iyad Abuheweila,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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“Emptiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptiness. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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