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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Recent Examples of hunger
After reaching their destination, Scott perished due to exhaustion, hunger and extreme temperatures.
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Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
That slide has provided him with a hunger to be great and to prove all of his doubters wrong.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
But sadly, today our leaders are ignoring global hunger and even abruptly shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
—William Lambers, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza blocked and offloaded 77 food trucks, the U.N. World Food Program said, as hunger mounts amid Israel's monthslong blockade of the territory.
—Sam Mednick, Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
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Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
That slide has provided him with a hunger to be great and to prove all of his doubters wrong.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
But sadly, today our leaders are ignoring global hunger and even abruptly shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
—William Lambers, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza blocked and offloaded 77 food trucks, the U.N. World Food Program said, as hunger mounts amid Israel's monthslong blockade of the territory.
—Sam Mednick, Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
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For those whose appetites have been whetted for more, this exhibition at the Autry Museum of the American West, conceived and organized by the Witte Museum in San Antonio, delivers a deep dive into that underreported slice of history.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Democrats may finally have an appetite for more progressive primary challengers.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Here’s a no-frills thirst quencher, appealing to craft beer newbies and veterans alike.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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As explained by Hill's Pet Nutrition, spicy food can be toxic for dogs and can lead to excessive thirst or even vomiting.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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With enthusiasm building among opponents of the Iranian government, analysts and former officials are treating with caution speculation of an insurrection capable of actually ousting the country's leadership.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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However, their fresh perspective, general enthusiasm and tech fluency can be superpowers that breathe new life into an organization.—
Jill Shedek,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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And at some point, every season turned into a battle of starvation.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
11 June 2025
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Because of all the starvation, the situation is not stable.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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But getting people onto long-term medications, including methadone and buprenorphine, which reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, can more effectively prevent mortality in both the short and long term.—
Lois Parshley,
Scientific American,
5 June 2025
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Some users on Reddit have reported unexpected cravings and appreciations for perfumes.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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This can happen when proteins that haven’t been fully digested sit in the stomach and begin to produce gas.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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Just watch for symptoms of Salmonella, like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 June 2025
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More Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Many fans have been happy with this news, as the desire for the Buss Family to sell the team has grown over the years.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Thanks to the valve-free design, kids can guzzle as much as their thirsty heart desires.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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The memory of that longing stayed with her for years, becoming one of her most vivid childhood recollections.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Guilt and longing come to the surface in the ways that Doctor Caligar and Mecanist Astor work to rectify and put to bed past failures.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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