as in sweet tooth
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Recent Examples of hunger strike
In 1920, Terence MacSwiney, the lord mayor of Cork, was convicted of sedition and then died in Brixton Prison after seventy-four days on hunger strike.
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Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
As his health declined and his numerous requests for medication went unanswered, Karam decided to go on a hunger strike.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
The city has already witnessed the devastating impact of crushing taxi medallion debt — including suicides and a hunger strike — simply to secure modest relief.
—Sara Lind, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Panahi was only released in 2023 after going on hunger strike.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
As his health declined and his numerous requests for medication went unanswered, Karam decided to go on a hunger strike.
—Oren Peleg, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
The city has already witnessed the devastating impact of crushing taxi medallion debt — including suicides and a hunger strike — simply to secure modest relief.
—Sara Lind, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Panahi was only released in 2023 after going on hunger strike.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
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Of course, local restaurants and other food vendors are ready to serve you once your sweet tooth wears out.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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This dessert is for chocolate lovers and those with a sweet tooth.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Irish farmers running from famine, Germans displaced by war, and Russian and Ukrainian Jews escaping pogroms.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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For others, a red Moon signaled impending war, famine, or the death of a ruler.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Working days and weeks are shorter across Ramadan, which is also known for the Ramadan series, which traditionally play after the Iftar breaking of the fast, and gather families around the TV.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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People fill rows of long tables inside a huge tent in a central square to break their fast.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pretzel pieces, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and colorful candies fulfill your sweet and salty cravings.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lamba said she’s seen the craving for social connection increase with the rise of social media, but that creating community can often happen in untraditional places, like Glo30.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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