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as in appetite
a need or desire for food
the cake looks delicious, but I'm afraid that I have no stomach for sweets right now
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I could no longer stomach working for such a petty tyrant
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Recent Examples of stomach
Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
Side effects are generally mild but can include nausea and stomach discomfort.9
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—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Amie Parnes, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
If the Vikings feel like McCarthy could be their Week 1 starter next season, that makes moving on from Darnold a little easier to stomach.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
That’s generally because of the slowing of gastrointestinal motility; food sitting in the stomach for a long time might send a mistaken signal to the brain that there’s something wrong with the digestion process.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
Side effects are generally mild but can include nausea and stomach discomfort.9
4.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
The aide and others interviewed for this story explained that the day was tough to stomach on a few different levels.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 20 Jan. 2025
If the Vikings feel like McCarthy could be their Week 1 starter next season, that makes moving on from Darnold a little easier to stomach.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomach
Noun
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People with this body type have a naturally slow metabolism and a shorter and wider bone structure with a larger abdomen (belly) and hips.1 Endomorphs tend to have shorter arms and legs.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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The other victim, a 17-year-old who was shot in his right abdomen, was taken also to St. Barnabas in stable condition.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Certainly, a lack of effort or dedication won’t be tolerated.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Message: mean behavior will not be tolerated in my world.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The filmmaker’s high-profile doc delves into the belly of Naples, which is known for its resilience, crime and creative energy, partly by knocking on people’s doors.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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The story tells us that Jonah cried out to the Lord from the belly of the fish.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
Verb
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For tasks that require a human touch, hire virtual assistants to handle them efficiently, freeing up your time to focus on growth and strategy.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Kids who communicate well, handle emotions effectively and build healthy relationships aren’t just naturally skilled at social interactions.—
Kelsey Mora, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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Israel has been criticized by rights groups of stemming the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, leaving Palestinian children to die of starvation.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Every Creature Develops Unique Adaptations To Survive In The Deep Survival here is reserved for the most extraordinary creatures—ones that have evolved to endure total darkness, extreme cold and near starvation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The cheapest tickets are in the supporter section, where rowdy fans will be cheering, chanting and standing for the whole game.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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The large flowers are produced at the end of stems that stand from from one foot tall to over four feet.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Stomach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomach. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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