1
as in hunger
a need or desire for food
the emptiness that usually sets in about three o'clock in the afternoon
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2
as in void
empty space
there in the vast emptiness of the desert was a long-abandoned jeep
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as in vacancy
the quality or state of being empty
the emptiness of the interior of the isolated house just made it seem all the more eerie
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Noun
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Eating enough protein at breakfast or any meal can help control your hunger and reduce your overall calorie intake.5 High-protein breakfast options include eggs, Greek yogurt, whole grains like oats, and high-protein waffles or pancakes.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Across our nation, supporters not only celebrate the program, but help secure funding, while raising awareness of senior hunger, food insecurities, and malnutrition among our elderly.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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Key moment Hidalgo had one field goal in the first half and Miles and Citron filled the void as the Irish outscored Pitt 27-12 in the second quarter and led by 16 at halftime.—
Dan Scifo,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Giants dealt with injuries to the defensive line late in the season, and while younger players filled the void, the production left a lot to be desired.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Celtics have one vacancy on their 15-man roster, and Peterson is a candidate to have his contract converted into a permanent spot.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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While Charlotte, like other cities, struggles with alarming vacancies of old office buildings, Scacco says demand is growing for high-end spaces as dwindling options fill up.—
Alexandria Sands,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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In the place of the stomach was an enormous red cavity held open by sticks in the shape of a cross.—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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The steel coils offer plenty of firmness, great for supporting stomach sleepers and keeping their spines aligned.—
Jaylyn Pruitt,
Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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With former President Joe Biden and ex-Vice President Kamala Harris fading into the background, there appears to be a leadership vacuum in the Democratic Party.—
Elaine Mallon,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the Syrian Arab Republic, there was a risk of the group exploiting security vacuums after the fall of the Syrian government of Bashar Al-Assad on December 8.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes,
15 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, the appetite for Spanish content, especially from Atresmedia, remains high, and international audiences continue to embrace our productions.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Symptoms in cats include fever, low appetite, lethargy, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, and difficulty breathing.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The story that scholars have put together is incomplete due to inconsistent recordkeeping, but the search to fill in the blanks is ongoing.—
Frances MacDougall,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Mayers, 36, claims the firearm in his hand that night was a prop gun, only capable of firing blanks.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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Beyond that, according to the researchers, these plastics, when exposed to sun or heavy force — like crashing waves — can release harmful chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenol A or be ingested by marine wildlife, which can lead to starvation and death.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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The baby cried incessantly, refusing to latch or nurse because Shauna, weakened by starvation, was unable to produce enough milk to nourish him.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Emptiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emptiness. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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