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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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
voters hungering for honest and upright leadership
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Recent Examples of hunger
Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The cut programs include a range of humanitarian efforts across the world to address hunger, health care, water access and other critical needs.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight Opinion
Opinion: Pinnacol Assurance needs changes to continue workers’ compensation coverage at a competitive rate
Pinnacol Assurance is currently standing at a crossroads.
—The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Head coach Connor Brickley credited his team’s drive and hunger to return to TD Garden as motivating factors.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The money will go to the St. Andrew’s Community Grants fund, which is distributed out to different nonprofits in Santa Clara County that deal with hunger, homelessness, illness, incarceration and supporting children.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The cut programs include a range of humanitarian efforts across the world to address hunger, health care, water access and other critical needs.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight Opinion
Opinion: Pinnacol Assurance needs changes to continue workers’ compensation coverage at a competitive rate
Pinnacol Assurance is currently standing at a crossroads.
—The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Head coach Connor Brickley credited his team’s drive and hunger to return to TD Garden as motivating factors.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
Noun
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In their effort to mimic real meat, these companies have left consumers perplexed and without appetite.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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At the same time, the same White House’s chaotic trade policy is undermining financial markets’ appetite for risk, leaving bitcoin in limbo, more than 20% off from its record high in January.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
20 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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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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In 2025, expect a fresh lineup of global talent and forward-thinking artists, all set in an atmosphere for those craving something beyond the main stage.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some have no desire to eat in labor while others crave nutrients to keep them energized.—
Carson Meyer,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Zinna likely died of dehydration and starvation, Santa Fe County animal control previously revealed.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The dog, Zinna, who was in a crate recovering from surgery, died from a combination of dehydration and starvation.—
David Matthews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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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As floodwaters from the Swannanoa River rose to stomach level inside their house on Sept. 27, Mills’ 24-year-old son hacked his way through the attic ceiling with a chef’s knife and a hammer so the family could get atop the roof.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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Harper developed a fever and began complaining of stomach pain.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
19 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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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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