1
as in appetite
a need or desire for food
no degree of hunger would induce me to eat octopus
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2
as in thirst
a strong wish for something
a lonely girl with a desperate hunger for love
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3
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
reads everything he can find on airplanes with a seemingly insatiable hunger
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Recent Examples of hunger
And while the money (and TV impressions) kept rolling right in, the hunger for on-site experiences didn’t show any sign of lagging.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Leaders say the location is designed with families in mind while also supporting efforts to fight hunger.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
The World Food Program warned that rising violence by armed groups in Port-au-Prince is restricting humanitarian access and pushing families deeper into hunger as extreme funding shortfalls force the food agency to slash rations and suspend programs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Although the Reagan administration denied that there was a serious hunger problem, news reports were filled with stories of families struggling to afford food.
—Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hunger
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Leaders say the location is designed with families in mind while also supporting efforts to fight hunger.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
The World Food Program warned that rising violence by armed groups in Port-au-Prince is restricting humanitarian access and pushing families deeper into hunger as extreme funding shortfalls force the food agency to slash rations and suspend programs.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Although the Reagan administration denied that there was a serious hunger problem, news reports were filled with stories of families struggling to afford food.
—Tracy Roof, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
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Owners don’t split that money with players, so the appetite is there for a league that lags behind the NFL, NBA and MLB in annual revenue.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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China and India largely drove the rise in renewables and met much of the world’s growing appetite for electricity, leading to a drop in fossil fuel generation in both countries.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Common symptoms include significant weight loss, feelings of fatigue and heightened vulnerability to infections, as well as frequent urination and excessive thirst.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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French smart telescope pioneer Vaonis helps quench my thirst with a special edition of its flagship that puts the inner workings on view.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
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While some people shared Musk’s enthusiasm, others criticized the decision.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Stein, for now, was happy to accept Dodge’s enthusiasm.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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After more than 700 days of war, 455 Palestinians have died of malnutrition or starvation, including 151 children, the health ministry in Gaza reported on October 1.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Not from deliberate starvation, but from scarcity.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s such a craving for those kind of celebrations and community, and just enjoying simple sort of elements of being part of a small town.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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While Kentucky doesn't lead the nation for candy corn cravings, more residents purchase the sweet treat in the commonwealth compared to several other states.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The cause was classified as norovirus, a contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and is commonly known as the stomach flu.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Adair, still in handcuffs, is then picked up from the wheelchair by several deputies and placed on his stomach on the bottom bunk in his cell, the KBI said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Noah Fay, senior director of housing programs at another nonprofit that runs homeless shelters, said the desire to avoid disruptions for residents has to be balanced against the desire to keep beds full when unmet demand in Seattle is enormous.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the lack of benefits, risk of burnout and isolation are clear risks, Brown says the desire for flexibility is strong.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Casper floated into theaters in May 1995, charming viewers with its story about a friendly ghost longing for a friend.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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This must’ve been a dream for someone whose personal style—if not his work—betrays the longing of a hippie born too late (in 1967), and in the wrong place to have been part of the vanguard of the first peace and love trippers.—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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