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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Recent Examples of hunger
The United Nations and several NGOs, as well as civilians in Gaza who have spoken with CNN, say hunger is spreading, there is less access to clean water, and fleas infest makeshift displacement camps.
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Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
One of those meals could mean dinner for a 10-year-old who sits quietly in class, distracted by hunger pains.
—Derrick Chubbs, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Drinking calorie-free beverages like black coffee and sparkling water throughout the day can help fight hunger while supporting bodily function and maintaining energy levels.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Her decision to attend the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program was a natural one, inspired by her hunger for more opportunities.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
One of those meals could mean dinner for a 10-year-old who sits quietly in class, distracted by hunger pains.
—Derrick Chubbs, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Drinking calorie-free beverages like black coffee and sparkling water throughout the day can help fight hunger while supporting bodily function and maintaining energy levels.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Her decision to attend the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program was a natural one, inspired by her hunger for more opportunities.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
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The sweeping scope of Trump’s appetite for institutionalized retaliation has changed the threat landscape for everyone, almost overnight.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
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Once the season’s over, there might be an appetite to move on from Lou Lamoriello, who started toward what needs to be done by trading Nelson but didn’t go far enough at the deadline.—
Arthur Staple,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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To quench your thirst, order a pot of Moroccan mint tea and traditional Moroccan pastries at Le Terrasse des Èpices’ ground-floor pastry shop in Souk Cherifia.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2025
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And the thirst for improvement extends well beyond the quarterback.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
11 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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But, her enthusiasm quickly frustrated the bride-to-be.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 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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That pet appeared to have died from starvation and dehydration.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily 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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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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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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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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The beloved adaptation directed by Joe Wright is rife with memorable scenes evoking either love or heartache, longing or confusion.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ikiru watch now In the Mood for Love Year: 2000 Runtime: 1h 38m Director: Wong Kar-wai Movies don’t get more hypnotic than this, a story of love and longing set in Hong Kong in 1962.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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