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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underfed
Adjective
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First responders noticed that the child seemed malnourished and had bruising on his body, police said.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Authorities said first responders noticed the child appeared malnourished with bruising on his body.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But it still cannot be used to bring aid in, and though humanitarian support has increased via crossings from Israel, such assistance remains insufficient for the territory’s undernourished population.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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When one of these needs is undernourished, the brain generates dissatisfaction as a signal to recalibrate.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Underfed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underfed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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