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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And though there was no thought of the band continuing as Joy Division with another singer, there was a strong desire to continue playing together.—
Mark Richardson,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2026 -
There is also bipartisan desire for a briefing on Iran, although Kim said a public hearing is more important.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This can further promote sugar cravings in times of stress.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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Butterbeer Season returns to Universal Studios Hollywood with a dozen ways to satisfy your Butterbeer cravings as the movie theme park celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For most healthy adults, drinking to satisfy thirst is a good rule of thumb.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Jackson’s thirst for attention began in childhood.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thanks to a long winter season, the urge to travel to a warm and far-flung destination is tantalizing.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Resist the urge for knee-jerk reactions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This can lead to mental health challenges like anxiety, depression or a constant state of longing, focusing on external validation rather than internal self-worth.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Moving between longing, sarcastic humor and anger, Penelope is a life-affirming feminist romance that makes an ancient legend, first told thousands of years ago, still relevant today.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Solve world hunger, kill all the people.—
Jevon Phillips,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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For example, the research shows that some people inherit genes or hormone changes that disrupt hunger signals, while traits like perfectionism, low self-esteem, or past trauma also raise the risk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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There’s not much appetite among other top Republicans, either.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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While this trope can take on a sexist tinge, considering many men use it to mock, criticize, or dismiss legitimate female frustration (or even pain), there is definitely some truth to the idea that women can experience changes in appetite in the days leading up to that time of the month.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Appetency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetency. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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