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 bottom line: Financial incentives will likely be more palatable for lawmakers as there is virtually no appetite among Republicans to impose any new regulations on the AI industry.
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Maria Curi, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Protein Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are high in protein, an essential nutrient for muscle health, bone health, blood sugar regulation, and appetite control.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Young people living far from the frontline states of NATO's eastern flank with Russia show little appetite to serve in the military, let alone fight a war in defense of the continent.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the appetite for Spanish content, especially from Atresmedia, remains high, and international audiences continue to embrace our productions.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
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Maria Curi, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Protein Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are high in protein, an essential nutrient for muscle health, bone health, blood sugar regulation, and appetite control.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Young people living far from the frontline states of NATO's eastern flank with Russia show little appetite to serve in the military, let alone fight a war in defense of the continent.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the appetite for Spanish content, especially from Atresmedia, remains high, and international audiences continue to embrace our productions.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
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Eating enough protein at breakfast or any meal can help control your hunger and reduce your overall calorie intake.5 High-protein breakfast options include eggs, Greek yogurt, whole grains like oats, and high-protein waffles or pancakes.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Across our nation, supporters not only celebrate the program, but help secure funding, while raising awareness of senior hunger, food insecurities, and malnutrition among our elderly.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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Spring is nearly upon us, and with the change of season, one of two desires naturally emerges: the urge to purge or the craving to acquire something new.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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This mom's viral TikTok raised questions about potential risks connected to some of the cravings pregnant people can have.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
26 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.—
Zeke Miller,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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And if Trump, as the new sheriff in town, occasionally decides on a whim to impose law and order, the results may not always be to Russia’s liking.—
Hanna Notte,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Feb. 2025
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So my first piece of advice to young designers is to have that thirst to understand the business as a whole.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Soon after, my thirst for adventure grew, and my job provided me with opportunities to explore chilly waters around the world, turning it into my personal mission to tackle as many cold water swims as possible.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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Respiratory problems: Regurgitated stomach acids that reach the back of your throat can be inhaled and cause irritation in your lungs and airways.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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While Hill was lying flat on his stomach in the street, Torres pressed his palm onto the back of his neck, the footage shows.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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But if his desire to return to the PGA Tour is as strong as Couples intimated, golf fans may well see him every week once again.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Braun stated a desire to show that directors are much more than managers of a campus clinic, do work that uniquely affects all students, and represent a specialty that’s vital to higher education.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Jisoo, who had skipped the dinner, made a fashionable late-night entrance, joining the likes of Rick Owens, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Jeremy Scott.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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His signing wasn’t good news for the long list of teams that had kept tabs with Montreal, including the likes of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Winnipeg Jets and the Devils.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Scoble’s sweeping vision of the future shaped my thinking and fueled the enthusiasm to write my own book, Charlie Fink’s Metaverse, which came out just thirteen months later.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cass Goodner, in his wisdom, did not share their enthusiasm.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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