1
as in hunger
a need or desire for food
don't eat before dinner, as it will spoil your appetite
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2
as in craving
a strong wish for something
an appetite for adventure
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
he has expensive appetites
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4
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
an athlete with an appetite for in-your-face competition
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Recent Examples of appetite
To be clear: Schumer is not at risk of being deposed in short order, and Democrats do not carry House Republicans’ appetite for cannibalizing their own.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Their high fiber content helps regulate your appetite by keeping you full between meals.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
The ensuing war forced Europe to consider its dependence on the United States and required U.S. leaders to reassess their appetite for foreign commitments.
—Monica Duffy Toft, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition, exposing millions of kids to less sweet (not to mention organic) drinks helps cultivate an appetite for less sweet drinks that can create long-term health benefits.
—Seth Goldman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Their high fiber content helps regulate your appetite by keeping you full between meals.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
The ensuing war forced Europe to consider its dependence on the United States and required U.S. leaders to reassess their appetite for foreign commitments.
—Monica Duffy Toft, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
In addition, exposing millions of kids to less sweet (not to mention organic) drinks helps cultivate an appetite for less sweet drinks that can create long-term health benefits.
—Seth Goldman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
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The New York Times visited five new data center campuses in California, Utah, Texas and Oklahoma and spoke with more than 50 executives, engineers, entrepreneurs and electricians to tell the story of the tech industry’s insatiable hunger for this new kind of computing.—
Cade Metz,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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The isolation, being alone with relentless thoughts —that was worse than even extreme hunger.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Your body may also use carbs more efficiently earlier in the day—which can help reduce cravings and promote better weight control.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
25 Mar. 2025
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Medications that reduce opioid cravings, including buprenorphine and methadone, are more widely available, in part because of insurance coverage provided by Medicaid.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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Through the central screen there’s a number of ways to tailor the driving experience to your liking, including the level of regenerative braking.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The sandwich, which hit restaurants on March 17, is available in original, spicy and grilled, and comes with the fixings customers love including, juicy chicken (cooked to your liking), crispy bacon tossed in brown sugar and black pepper blend, Colby Jack cheese, lettuce, and a smoky BBQ sauce.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The track finds Rocky taking a lyrical jab at former affiliates of his crew, attributing their conduct to their own thirst for success and fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Wayne took out an ad of his own, distancing himself as much as possible from Wills' thirst.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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In one sweet photo, Francisco could be seen holding Amapola while Kalina reached up to touch her mom's stomach.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The masked man opens the door at nearly 10 a.m., and when Hood sees Littlejohn strapped to the gurney, his stomach bottoms out.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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The desire just to make the playoffs actually delayed a long overdue rebuild.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sweeney has often expressed a desire to keep her personal and romantic life out of the public eye as her star status has grown in recent years.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Wolves have repeatedly thrashed the likes of Denver and Phoenix this season, and looked like title contenders in the process.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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In the 2010s, the rapper appeared on tracks alongside the likes of Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Wayne, Chief Keef, Mike Will Made-It, Childish Gambino, Akon, and Offset.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Together Employee engagement reflects employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace, and language plays a major role in shaping that experience.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With such unprecedented headwinds, the party actually did OK after Biden left the race: Kamala Harris boosted party members' enthusiasm and avoided a wipeout.—
Alex Thompson,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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