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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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 book includes numerous recommendations for increasing hope, lowering hunger and therefore improving overall happiness.
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The airstrike comes as Gaza continues to grapple with a severe humanitarian crisis that has displaced much of the territory's 2.3 million population and triggered widespread hunger.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Enter One Heart for Women and Children, an Orlando nonprofit that’s about ending hunger, building community and empowering hope.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Howard Buffett heads the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, which works to address global hunger, combat human trafficking and mitigate conflicts.
—Jonathan Stempel, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The airstrike comes as Gaza continues to grapple with a severe humanitarian crisis that has displaced much of the territory's 2.3 million population and triggered widespread hunger.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Enter One Heart for Women and Children, an Orlando nonprofit that’s about ending hunger, building community and empowering hope.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Howard Buffett heads the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, which works to address global hunger, combat human trafficking and mitigate conflicts.
—Jonathan Stempel, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
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In other words: come thirsty and bring a sturdy appetite.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Thanksgiving box office feast of 2024 was nothing short of sizzling, proving that the marketplace can expand beyond expectations when the chefs of Hollywood deliver dishes that appeal to varied appetites.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Humanity’s long history of division continues, but so, too, does its beauty, creativity and thirst for meaning.Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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Consuming large amounts of sodium can cause excessive thirst, urination, vomiting and diarrhea.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump, who will take office Jan. 20 and has talked up his plans to make the U.S. as attractive as possible for corporations, was greeted with warmth and enthusiasm from the large crowd that had gathered on the floor.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Many of the babies born in the Magdalene Laundries, died from starvation, from the cold and from neglect.Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The kitten was in rough shape, with an eye infection, a head wound, and obvious signs of starvation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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But this craving for visibility was precariously perched atop fears for his own sanity.Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While digital may dominate, there’s still a deep craving for in-person experiences that offer something special.Stephan Schambach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Beckham Hotel Collection Queen Bed Pillows, $42 with coupon $80 $42 at Amazon Designed to support side, stomach, and back sleepers, the pillows have plush down alternative filling with cooling gel that’s ideal for hot sleeper.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Salmonella can cause fever, sometimes bloody diarrhea, stomach pains, nausea and vomiting.Rudy Chinchilla, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Before leaving Hawaii, Kobayashi had expressed a desire to disconnect from modern technology, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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But absent a dedicated desire to solve them, they could be viewed as tediously boring compared to leading the nation on sweeping national issues and global diplomacy.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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For those longing for the era when moviegoers were asked to believe Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a regular, relatable dad, Jingle All the Way is the movie for you.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The vaguely bluesy folk songs courtesy of A.G. Cook put us in a place of longing from frame one.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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