1
as in hunger
a need or desire for food
don't eat before dinner, as it will spoil your appetite
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2
as in craving
a strong wish for something
an appetite for adventure
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
he has expensive appetites
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4
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
an athlete with an appetite for in-your-face competition
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Recent Examples of appetite
And the Spotlight swagger — an appetite for conflict that brought it into a legendary battle with the Catholic Church — is at the core of an unusually successful and growing brand.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Up first is considering industry appetite for regenerative cotton bales from the Trust Protocol’s 40-plus member brands.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Mega-rounds in companies like Figure ($675M Series B), Physical Intelligence ($400M Series A), and Skild ($300M Series A) signal a major surge in investor appetite for robotics.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
That enduring enthusiasm made clear there is an appetite for more stories set in this world.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Up first is considering industry appetite for regenerative cotton bales from the Trust Protocol’s 40-plus member brands.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Mega-rounds in companies like Figure ($675M Series B), Physical Intelligence ($400M Series A), and Skild ($300M Series A) signal a major surge in investor appetite for robotics.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
That enduring enthusiasm made clear there is an appetite for more stories set in this world.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
Noun
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Already, leading experts on hunger have declared a famine in Gaza City due to Israeli restrictions on aid.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Separately, Biden thrice designated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status in the aftermath of the murder of President Jovenel Moise, a devastating earthquake, mass internal displacement, widespread gang violence, chronic hunger and extreme impoverishment.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Your body releases insulin in response to the carbs, but releasing too much may lead to low blood sugar and a subsequent sugar craving.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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From there, follow your cravings.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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It’s established right away that Ziva and Tony are friendly but romantically estranged co-parents who’ve found Europe to their mutual liking, but the exact nature of how their relationship changed over the last few years reveals itself in copious flashbacks.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Nix took some of the advice and then molded it into a schedule tailored to his liking.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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There is an unmistakable thirst in Pettman’s quest to understand the problems of having a body in an increasingly digital age.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
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As part of the necropsy, the bear’s stomach contents will be examined.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lemons are acidic, but adding a little lemon juice to warm water and honey can neutralize stomach acids.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Aaron Glenn came in, like many coaches before him, with a desire to kill that mindset.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ceremony boasted performances from the likes of Doja Cat, Lola Young, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone with Jelly Roll, and Lady Gaga.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera add another layer of depth to the squad.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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But those with long memories are tempering enthusiasm with prudence, remembering how the dot-com bubble led to unsustainable valuations and a painful crash.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This reveals how enthusiasm without integration discipline wastes time and capital.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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