starvation
noun
star·va·tion
stär-ˈvā-shən 
Examples of starvation in a Sentence
The famine brought mass starvation.
Millions of people face starvation every day.
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The brothers of an 18-year-old who police say died of starvation and dehydration while strapped to a bed have been arrested, according to news outlets.
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Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
The Associated Press reported that Zinna likely died of dehydration and starvation after Arakawa died.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2023 alone, USAID provided emergency food assistance to 97 million people facing starvation.
—Megan Wares, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Gene Hackman's dog likely died of starvation and dehydration: Reports
The Oscar-winning actor was found in a mudroom with his cane, while Arakawa was found in a bathroom.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
The Associated Press reported that Zinna likely died of dehydration and starvation after Arakawa died.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2023 alone, USAID provided emergency food assistance to 97 million people facing starvation.
—Megan Wares, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Gene Hackman's dog likely died of starvation and dehydration: Reports
The Oscar-winning actor was found in a mudroom with his cane, while Arakawa was found in a bathroom.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for starvation
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“Starvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starvation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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starvation
noun
star·va·tion
stär-ˈvā-shən
: the act or an instance of starving : the state of being starved
Medical Definition
starvation
noun
star·va·tion
stär-ˈvā-shən
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