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
Reuters, NBC News, 26 Jan. 2025
Many people gave up, longing to end the hunger and thirst and cold, and just sat down, where they were shot by the guards.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Some believe fizzy water may increase weight, pointing to a February 2017 study that found carbonated beverages stimulate appetite by increasing ghrelin, the hunger hormone.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Educating others about hunger is another important part of any campaign.
—William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which broke out in April 2023 due to disputes over the integration of the two forces, has killed tens of thousands, driven millions from their homes and plunged half of the population into hunger.
—Reuters, NBC News, 26 Jan. 2025
Many people gave up, longing to end the hunger and thirst and cold, and just sat down, where they were shot by the guards.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Some believe fizzy water may increase weight, pointing to a February 2017 study that found carbonated beverages stimulate appetite by increasing ghrelin, the hunger hormone.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Educating others about hunger is another important part of any campaign.
—William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
Noun
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Yet the little guy has come up big for the bulls this year, retail investors showing a significantly higher risk appetite in recent weeks than professional fund managers.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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In the South Bay, investors still have an appetite for supermarket properties, said David Taxin, partner with Meachan Oppenheimer, a commercial real estate firm.—
George Avalos,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Many people gave up, longing to end the hunger and thirst and cold, and just sat down, where they were shot by the guards.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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As expected, his leaders set a strong tone for the type of work ethic, professionalism and unquenchable thirst for improvement his players adopted throughout the season.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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And because of that, everyone listens to them with immense respect and enthusiasm.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Rancho Santa Fe’s La Valle Coastal Club experienced one of its biggest increases in golf and racquet sports memberships last year as enthusiasm built around a complete club overhaul.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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Snack on a handful of 365 by Whole Foods Chewy Protein Bites when craving something sweet.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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The study also found that using screen time as a punishment often led children to seek out more mature content, which Nagata attributed to adolescents who are craving independence and may react negatively to restrictive measures.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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This is unlike adipocytes, which, in obesity, will fill their lipid vacuoles and grow in size or empty them and shrink during periods of starvation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Jan. 2025
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In a quiet and somber moment, the event commemorated more than 1.1 million people, mostly Jews, who perished in gas chambers or from starvation, cold and disease at the camp.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Chromium may influence food intake, hunger, and fat cravings, but research shows no significant effect on weight loss.67 Despite limited research on berberine for weight loss, even fewer studies exist on other supplements.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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For instance, a single shot of buprenorphine costs more than $1,200 and cuts cravings for a month.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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For example, patients can experience skin rash, upset stomach and nausea, but taking the medication with food can help your body absorb the medicine better.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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The medication — taken weekly by injection in the thigh, stomach or arm — is a brand name for semaglutide, which works in the brain to impact satiety.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Ranging from a simple desire for a sigh, nod, or caress to a more complex wish for advice, empathy, or anticipation for what’s needed pronto, a bid is our most powerful and vulnerable attempt at asking for love.—
Michael Alcée,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Villa’s confidence comes from Emery’s desire to provide a stable environment for players who have lost their way.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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