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
Still, orange juice can be helpful in certain situations, such as giving quick energy, meeting vitamin C needs, supporting appetite during recovery or unintentional weight loss, or when someone cannot eat solid foods.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite changes and social withdrawal are also red flags, in addition to thoughts about dying or suicidal ideations.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Audiences worldwide continue, moreover, to show a strong appetite for stories inspired by real events.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Work up an appetite at the nearby Collezione di Pupi Siciliani before pulling up one of Orazio Cordai’s terrace chairs (the dense, crispy arancini are also wildly tasty).
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Fatigue, poor concentration, sleep disturbances, appetite changes and social withdrawal are also red flags, in addition to thoughts about dying or suicidal ideations.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Audiences worldwide continue, moreover, to show a strong appetite for stories inspired by real events.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Work up an appetite at the nearby Collezione di Pupi Siciliani before pulling up one of Orazio Cordai’s terrace chairs (the dense, crispy arancini are also wildly tasty).
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
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James Timpson, the Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, said that there are, on average, more than 200 hunger-strike incidents in UK prisons each year.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The 2025 inaugural Tailgate recovery helped give 8,000 meals to people experiencing hunger.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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Sugar consumption increases sugar cravings, which can lead to more over-consumption of sugar.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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If black isn’t to your liking, choose cobalt blue, deep burgundy, or chocolate brown instead.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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If Dowdle doesn’t find any deals to his liking, the Panthers would bring him back at the right price.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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People died in front of him, of thirst and starvation.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The loss of fluids and electrolytes can cause lightheadedness, excessive thirst, and muscle cramps.—
Pamela Assid Woughter,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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On Friday, sheriff's deputies found a witness at a nearby business with a gunshot wound to the stomach, and learned the victim shot him during the invasion.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Symptoms of amatoxin poisoning can take up to 24 hours to appear and include mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors reject that claim, saying the decision was based on the strength of the evidence, Utah law and a desire to curb speculation and misinformation in a case that immediately drew national and international attention.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kutcher and Kunis have previously been open about their desire to keep their children's lives private.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The extended Marty Supreme ensemble is full of such quirky picks and unexpected brief cameos from the likes of fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, illusionist Penn Jillette, and New Yorker writer Naomi Fry.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Losing him to the likes of the Tennessee Titans or Atlanta Falcons would have been a devastating blow at a fragile time for the franchise.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pre-festival enthusiasm sagged compared to the inaugural year.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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More energy and enthusiasm There were too many times in the first few months of the season when this team looked lethargic.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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