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
Across the gadget-verse, there’s a growing appetite for devices that strip away bells and whistles in favor of simpler, more tactile, often decades-old user experiences — re-created with 21st-century precision and luxury pricing.
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
The Mossad, which has demonstrated tremendous capacity to work inside Iran, should ramp up its covert operations, since the CIA historically has shown almost no appetite for this, at least since the 1970s.
—Eric Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
But this is the first time that the push to tax remittances, which already come with high fees, has reached a level where there appears to be political appetite for approving it.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
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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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
The Mossad, which has demonstrated tremendous capacity to work inside Iran, should ramp up its covert operations, since the CIA historically has shown almost no appetite for this, at least since the 1970s.
—Eric Edelman, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2025
But this is the first time that the push to tax remittances, which already come with high fees, has reached a level where there appears to be political appetite for approving it.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
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The hunger for dialogue, mentorship, and community was evident at every turn—from packed panel discussions to spontaneous debates between generations of image-makers.—
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Oats may increase satiety, reducing hunger and food intake.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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The persistent engagement crisis screams a critical truth: Our focus on superficial benefits has blinded us to the fundamental human craving for connection, security and purpose.—
Lori Huss,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Your brain becomes less responsive to fullness signals, while at the same time ramping up stress hormones that can increase cravings and appetite.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
16 June 2025
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Sear in a hot pan coated in a thin layer of oil until the meat is browned to your liking.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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And that there are fewer and fewer reporters doing them, even as governments and others hire more and more flaks to spin events to their liking.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
10 June 2025
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California’s existing groundwater infrastructure may fail to quench the state’s thirst in an increasingly arid future, even as officials celebrate widespread conservation achievements, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned on Tuesday.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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And for a nightcap, guests have not one, but two bar options to quench their thirst for spirits and top shelf drinks.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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But in case an adventurous dish doesn’t sit well with you, Fischer suggests keeping Pepto Bismol or another stomach aid at the ready to provide some relief.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Cancer, intestinal infections, and stomach ulcers can also cause sticky poop.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 June 2025
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Advertisement Norris said law enforcement did not know if there was a connection between Roley's desire to become a firefighter at one point and the shooting.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Despite a desire for growth, one thing that will not change is the name of the market, which honors Zelazko’s mother and father-in-law.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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The French-Portuguese producer, who has over two decades of experience in the industry, has worked with the likes of Manoel de Oliveira, Aida Begic, and André Téchiné.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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Over at the New York Times, journalists in the likes of Julia Jacobs, Ben Sisario, and Anusha Bayya have taken on the platform’s consistent coverage of the trial, while mainstream publications including The Washington Post, The New York Post, E!—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Late last week, some influential Democrats were saying that Lamont’s enthusiasm for his chief regulator may have cooled after PURA conceded destruction of the text messages.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Throughout, the cast of 17 exudes an unmistakable enthusiasm for the material, the onstage electricity radiating up the alpine slopes of the Guthrie’s expansive Wurtele Thrust.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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