as in desire
a strong wish for something
television commercials create appetency for products that the consumer may not have known even existed
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Noun
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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 -
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
Noun
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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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For example, naltrexone, a medication used to reduce cravings and relapse in alcohol and opioid use disorders, is mostly effective for those with a specific genetic variant that is rare among individuals of African descent, and more common in those with European ancestry.—
Samantha N. Melendez,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Resist the urge to share your own loss experiences unless specifically asked.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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This increases the urge to break free and assert your individuality, which could potentially highlight financial concerns that challenge your sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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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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All that defiance, that longing to be understood while feeling purposefully misunderstood...—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
Noun
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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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Snacks can be a great option to help quell hunger, provide a boost of energy, and allow for an extra intake of beneficial nutrients.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
31 May 2025
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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However, a Conference Board survey released on Tuesday showed a brightening of consumer attitudes in May, suggesting that consumer appetites had rebounded as Trump rolled back some tariffs.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 May 2025
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“Appetency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetency. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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