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
Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Hundreds of thousands are struggling with hunger and disease in squalid tent camps on the coast.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
And hormones regulate absolutely everything in our body: weight, sleep, energy, hunger, sexuality, mental agility, muscle function...
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
Now that the hunger pangs have started, here's some National Bagel Day deals to consider.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Tactical fit, football culture in the U.S. or a lack of hunger for competition?
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Hundreds of thousands are struggling with hunger and disease in squalid tent camps on the coast.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
And hormones regulate absolutely everything in our body: weight, sleep, energy, hunger, sexuality, mental agility, muscle function...
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
Now that the hunger pangs have started, here's some National Bagel Day deals to consider.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for hunger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
Noun
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Yet, the appetite for immediate change seems limited.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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So what is the Warriors' appetite to shake things up this season?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The attacks demonstrated the group's thirst for vengeance against those who intervened against its initial rise in Iraq and Syria over a decade ago.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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His work is driven by curiosity, passion, and a thirst for experiences through adventure and travel… Read More Allen Farmelo Allen Farmelo is Robb Report's digital watch editor.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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In his defense, the Anti-Defamation League tweeted from X that Musk’s gesture seemed to be an awkward expression of enthusiasm.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Investors responded with enthusiasm, sending Burberry shares up nearly 15 percent to 12.31 pounds in morning trading following the update.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Isak’s equalising penalty midway through the first half was delivered with the swagger of a centre-forward bang in form, precisely the jolt of confidence his team craved after Southampton’s ugly opener.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Should one crave additional cold, there’s a cryotherapy chamber available for three-minute bookings.—
Alexandra Cheney,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
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There are concerns about starvation and a lack of essential aid, especially as winter continues, and the death toll is believed to be around 45,000 people, civilians, and terrorists.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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The government of the Northeast African country has ceased to function, the first casualty of a feud between rival generals whose war has also shattered the economy and driven farmers from their land, placing half the population of 50 million at risk of starvation.—
Karl Vick,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sleep deprivation has been shown to increase blood sugar fluctuations and food cravings.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Increased access to weight-loss and diabetes drugs can also help Americans reduce weight and cravings, O’Keefe said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The highlight of the dinner is the serving of the haggis, a traditional Scottish pudding comprised of a sheep's heart, liver, and lungs diced with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt and cooked in a sheep’s stomach.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Reviewers say the design is butt-lifting and sucks in the stomach for an ultra-lean look.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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There’s an identifiable and relatable longing in Becca’s gaze, a visible tension between a desire to risk connection and a need to maintain safety.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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For instance, with Venus in your communication sector and Uranus retrograde activating your fifth house of self-expression, the cosmos pushes you to open up and communicate your desires, specifically those surrounding your values and sense of self-worth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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