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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But including pureed beans in the batter ensures moist, good and good-for-you brownies that satisfy a sweet tooth and promote gut health.—
Virginia Willis,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Don't be surprised if your nails inspire a sweet tooth.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The conflict created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with parts of the country pushed into famine.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Think of Woodstock-era sung-and-spoken condemnations of the Vietnam War, the 1980s megaconcerts and charity singles inspired by famine in Ethiopia and apartheid in South Africa, and the Rock Against Bush compilations that challenged America’s invasion of Iraq.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Extending an overnight fast for two hours, dimming the lights and not eating for three hours prior to sleep were shown to improve cardiovascular and metabolic health.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Most were closed until iftar, the meal taken at sunset when Muslims break their fast.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These are simple enough to make on a busy weeknight but will satisfy those burger cravings.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Seems that in this age of digital everything there’s a strong craving for a little dose of analog.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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