1
as in appetite
a need or desire for food
no degree of hunger would induce me to eat octopus
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2
as in thirst
a strong wish for something
a lonely girl with a desperate hunger for love
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3
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
reads everything he can find on airplanes with a seemingly insatiable hunger
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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
voters hungering for honest and upright leadership
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Recent Examples of hunger
Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
One of those meals could mean dinner for a 10-year-old who sits quietly in class, distracted by hunger pains.
—Derrick Chubbs, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Drinking calorie-free beverages like black coffee and sparkling water throughout the day can help fight hunger while supporting bodily function and maintaining energy levels.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Her decision to attend the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program was a natural one, inspired by her hunger for more opportunities.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The United Nations and several NGOs, as well as civilians in Gaza who have spoken with CNN, say hunger is spreading, there is less access to clean water, and fleas infest makeshift displacement camps.
—Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
One of those meals could mean dinner for a 10-year-old who sits quietly in class, distracted by hunger pains.
—Derrick Chubbs, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Drinking calorie-free beverages like black coffee and sparkling water throughout the day can help fight hunger while supporting bodily function and maintaining energy levels.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Her decision to attend the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program was a natural one, inspired by her hunger for more opportunities.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
Noun
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The sweeping scope of Trump’s appetite for institutionalized retaliation has changed the threat landscape for everyone, almost overnight.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
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There is an appetite to again hold meetings in different locations as underlined by the historic visit to Zimbabwe.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To quench your thirst, order a pot of Moroccan mint tea and traditional Moroccan pastries at Le Terrasse des Èpices’ ground-floor pastry shop in Souk Cherifia.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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And the thirst for improvement extends well beyond the quarterback.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Johnson and Blunt brought Scorsese and DiCaprio the initial concept for the film, which was met with immediate enthusiasm.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Recent developments in the quantum computing sector have contributed to broader market enthusiasm.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At that moment in his life, Bacon was craving some peace of mind.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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For those who still crave that feeling, but don’t have a private-jet budget, BeOnd—a boutique, all-business-class airline—is pitching itself as the next best thing.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The brothers of an 18-year-old who police say died of starvation and dehydration while strapped to a bed have been arrested, according to news outlets.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Associated Press reported that Zinna likely died of dehydration and starvation after Arakawa died.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Your body may also use carbs more efficiently earlier in the day—which can help reduce cravings and promote better weight control.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
25 Mar. 2025
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Medications that reduce opioid cravings, including buprenorphine and methadone, are more widely available, in part because of insurance coverage provided by Medicaid.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wiggins missed one game due to a stomach illness, five games due to a sprained right ankle, two games due to a left lower leg contusion and six straight games due to a recent hamstring issue.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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People of any age with a blockage in the stomach or intestines Anyone who is allergic to tenapanor or any ingredient in Ibsrela Summary Ibsrela is a medication used to treat IBS-C. Common side effects include diarrhea, bloating, gas, and dizziness.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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It is not lost on senior figures that their desire to transform the club is much harder and slower than in the age before PSR, where the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City could accelerate progression with few spending limits.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Leadership have expressed concerns of the Japanese company’s desire to follow U.S. Steel’s business model and a lack of investment in union facilities.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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