1
as in hunger
a need or desire for food
don't eat before dinner, as it will spoil your appetite
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2
as in craving
a strong wish for something
an appetite for adventure
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
he has expensive appetites
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4
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
an athlete with an appetite for in-your-face competition
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Recent Examples of appetite
The team can address some of its deficiencies at the trade deadline, but the Astros don’t have the prospect capital — or perhaps the financial appetite — to fix all that ails them.
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Ampere’s research appeared to suggest that the influx of romance book adaptations and romance drama in general has dulled the appetite for reality shows about love.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Several recent cases linked to smuggling Nvidia’s AI chips into China to circumvent export controls show the appetite for its technology.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Millennials traded one-size-fits-all gym memberships for boutique studios, specialized classes and social workout experiences, and ClassPass built a business model around exactly that appetite for variety.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for appetite
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Ampere’s research appeared to suggest that the influx of romance book adaptations and romance drama in general has dulled the appetite for reality shows about love.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Several recent cases linked to smuggling Nvidia’s AI chips into China to circumvent export controls show the appetite for its technology.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Millennials traded one-size-fits-all gym memberships for boutique studios, specialized classes and social workout experiences, and ClassPass built a business model around exactly that appetite for variety.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for appetite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
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The concept has already spread to more than 50 cities across 30 states and 10 countries, tapping into a growing hunger for face-to-face connection that dating apps have failed to deliver.
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In polling across four states, voters were nearly unanimous that ending childhood hunger should be bipartisan.
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Both medications prevent cravings and debilitating withdrawal symptoms among people who previously used heroin or fentanyl by binding with the same brain receptor.
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This dish has the sweetness, spice, and crunch to satisfy every craving.
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Trump has aggressively pushed for lower interest rates, repeatedly berating former Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not decreasing borrowing costs to the president’s liking.
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Add the greens and/or vegetables, in stages as necessary, and toss in the garlicky oil, then add the sauce and cook to your liking, stirring frequently.
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While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved.
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If your skin needs a hydration boost, reach for the brand's Hyaluronic Moisture formula with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to quench its thirst.
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The goal is to make the stomach able to hold more food before the brain signals that the competitive eater is full.
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The parasite is killed by heat, so cooking normally takes care of it, but when the weather warms up and people look for ways to leave their stoves off, this stomach-churning bug finds an opening.
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But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
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And yet Webster’s dictionary, and his earlier attempts at spelling reform, expressed a radical desire to forge an entirely new tongue based in the vernacular genius of the aspiring American people.
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At match time expect a dip to the upper-80s with a feels-like of 96.
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Fae introduced Amad for No 8 Christ Inao Oulai and switched Bonny with Elye Wahi in a like-for-like change.
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Despite the crypto down market, Securitize is riding a wave of enthusiasm for tokenization as Wall Street increasingly experiments with blockchains.
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Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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