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
Rubio accused the Maduro government of looting Venezuela’s energy sector and diverting oil revenues to support Havana while ordinary Venezuelans faced fuel shortages, hunger and economic collapse despite the country’s vast oil reserves.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
These Olympians hunger for unadulterated comfort.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The family-friendly event invites people to walk together to raise funds for those experiencing hunger, hurt and homelessness, according to the pantry’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Avoid cutting more than this, as eating too little during the week can increase hunger and make weekends harder to manage.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
These Olympians hunger for unadulterated comfort.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The family-friendly event invites people to walk together to raise funds for those experiencing hunger, hurt and homelessness, according to the pantry’s website.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Avoid cutting more than this, as eating too little during the week can increase hunger and make weekends harder to manage.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
Noun
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Pace stressed that the appetite for collectible art and design continues to grow among Saint Moritz residents and visitors alike.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pancreatic cancer's early symptoms include weight loss, light-colored stool or floating stools, dark-colored urine, itching, loss of appetite, belly pain that spreads from the sides to the back and yellowing of the skin and eyes, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s a thirst for community.—
Hannah Karp,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2026
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For decades, those in Region C have said more water is needed to quench the thirst population and business growth that has flocked to North Texas; meanwhile, Region D residents have pleaded for alternative options that wouldn’t displace them.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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An hour in McIntyre’s company is a warm, convivial whirlwind of enthusiasm, jokes and anecdotes.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet, his enthusiasm is tempered by the valuable lessons from his past work in healthcare AI, reminding us of the importance of learning from each step of our journey.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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An autopsy later determined Charlotte died from dehydration and starvation and that her body was completely devoid of food, prosecutors said.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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In an interview with the Miami Herald, David and Ariel described two long years marked by starvation, isolation and psychological abuse.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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And if this doesn’t satisfy all your hot honey cravings, other brands have their own sweet and spicy creations, including Wingstop, Smithfield, Ritz, and even Aldi.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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This shift helps explain why mental exhaustion often comes with stronger cravings for quick rewards, like sugary snacks, comfort foods or mindless scrolling.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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He had been found in the snow by the motorway heading to the airport, and after his stomach had been pumped at Sabbatsberg Hospital he was taken to Beckomberga.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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After the initial stomach issues subside, the toxin continues to invade the liver cells and stops them from making RNA (ribonucleic acid), which the body needs to make healing and protective proteins.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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This follows a general trend of people reporting less desire to get married and have families at a young age.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Born from Raimi’s desire to make a movie about pulp hero the Shadow before he was denied the rights by Universal, Darkman is an original creation, starring Liam Neeson as a scientist who is disfigured in a mob attack and given superpowers thanks to an experimental treatment.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Old relationship wounds, secret longings or subconscious fears may resurface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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But when a mysterious woman opens The Grand Lisbon restaurant, his glittering world begins to fracture, exposing the fragile balance between success, memory, and longing.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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