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
Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 May 2025
The Palestinian man said that civilians fear death by either Israeli strikes or hunger, as limited aid trickles into the enclave.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can include excessive thirst and hunger, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision and slow healing of cuts and sores.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Civilians, already exhausted and hungry after 18 months of war, displacement and hunger, who do not move south would be at greater risk under Israel's military assault, the groups warn.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 26 May 2025
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Noun
Poor or disrupted sleep interferes with hunger and satiety (fullness) hormones.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 May 2025
The Palestinian man said that civilians fear death by either Israeli strikes or hunger, as limited aid trickles into the enclave.
—Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can include excessive thirst and hunger, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision and slow healing of cuts and sores.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
Civilians, already exhausted and hungry after 18 months of war, displacement and hunger, who do not move south would be at greater risk under Israel's military assault, the groups warn.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
Noun
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Daytime sleepiness, trouble sleeping, cough, stuffy nose, and poor appetite can occur in many acute and chronic early childhood illnesses.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The innocence, the romantic idealism, the naiveté, the appetite for adventure — all of those things were very representative of who Amanda was and what was stolen from both Amanda and Meredith and their families, and the people surrounding them who were revictimized by the injustice that ensued.—
Debbie Day,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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While Jesse tries his best to impart some wisdom to Ellie, emphasizing that community is more important than individual wants, especially during the end of the world, Ellie just can’t let go of her thirst for vengeance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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People who have trouble sensing their bodily signals – thirst, hunger, pain, an itch – often have mental health challenges.—
Dobromir Rahnev,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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The club is led by driver and CEO Tom Slingsby, the Australian 2012 Olympic gold medalist, who shared his enthusiasm for adding Jackman and Reynolds to the crew.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with an apparent upcoming boom in Europe, although this is based on government coercion rather than enthusiasm for EVs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Choose low-salt snacks: Lower-sodium snack options, like unsalted nuts or plain popcorn, can help satisfy a salt craving and offer more nutrition than salty chips.14 Expand your seasonings: Use herbs and spices to flavor your meals without table salt.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
5 June 2025
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that people taking these drugs could be suddenly drawn to sugary perfumes and scents, possibly even craving them.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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That means at least one in five people or households severely lack food and face starvation and destitution.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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As the international community warned of imminent mass starvation, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation appeared on the scene.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Their admirably robust menu indulges coastal cravings via seasonal oysters and Gulf shrimp while appeasing land lovers with steakhouse favorites and handmade pastas.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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In particular, the drugs can boost insulin sensitivity (in part by slowing the passage of food in the GI tract) and act on parts of the brain that influence appetite and cravings, all of which can reduce that never-quite-full feeling common in folks with PCOS.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 May 2025
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The 9-year-old Indiana boy told his parents his stomach hurt.—
Stephanie Armour,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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Dandelions have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat various issues, including stomach problems and inflammation.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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This decision reflects a broader skepticism toward centralized identity infrastructure and a desire to limit the federal government’s role in managing citizen-level credentials.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Anytime the main quartet are together, there is no desire at all to listen to what the other person has to say.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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