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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2025
And hormones regulate absolutely everything in our body: weight, sleep, energy, hunger, sexuality, mental agility, muscle function...
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Her smile was as magical as her tenacity: bearing witness, photographing Gaza, distributing food despite bombs, grief, and hunger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Choi likes to be prepared to combat hunger cravings on busy days.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
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So, that hunger and competitiveness has to be at the top of the list.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2025
And hormones regulate absolutely everything in our body: weight, sleep, energy, hunger, sexuality, mental agility, muscle function...
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Her smile was as magical as her tenacity: bearing witness, photographing Gaza, distributing food despite bombs, grief, and hunger.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Choi likes to be prepared to combat hunger cravings on busy days.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
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Don’t forget that Bezos’s appetite for the exceptional extends offshore, with Koru, his $500 million, 417-foot sailing yacht, and Abeona, the $75 million, 250-foot support vessel that follows in its wake.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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But as the event has grown, so has the appetite for more focused, content-rich side events.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sunrise on the Reaping First Look There are no first-look images from the set or trailers to quench our thirst just yet, but Lionsgate did give fans a little something to hang onto during this year's CinemaCon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s an understandable thirst for an epic title race and a relegation battle that goes to the wire.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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With 10 other governors in the room, the bipartisan enthusiasm was clear: States are committed to expanding opportunities that give students real-world learning experiences and clear pathways to economic mobility.—
Sara Schapiro,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Some might suggest that these delusions of grandeur are designed to tranquilize the nervous masses; regardless, the public obviously craves them.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Andy’s almost three decades with the company gives him reason to validate Dan Black’s viewpoint at EY: younger generations crave autonomy but also want to be part of something bigger.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Image Image Image The U.N. has accused both warring sides of using starvation as a weapon of war.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Associated Press also reported that Zinna had apparently died of dehydration and starvation after Arakawa died.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sanctuary Bistro has a delicious side of roasted potatoes that’s sure to satisfy your spud craving.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Here’s where to satisfy your cravings: Savory cravings Jimmy John’s: The new THC (Totally Hot Chips) Box includes a sandwich, chips, cookie and a mystery surprise.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of his bullets sailed half a block down Fox St., hitting the young 6th grader in the stomach, mortally wounding her.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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The inimitable Erica Messer — aka the lady with the cast iron stomach — serves as showrunner.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) The fire of your desire is blazing!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles out-hustled the Nuggets on multiple occasions, showing their desire.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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