as in sweet tooth
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Recent Examples of hunger strike
Panahi was only released in 2023 after going on hunger strike.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Panahi was released from his latest stint in jail in February 2023 after going on a hunger strike.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
His mother, Laila Soueif, 69, was on a 10-month hunger strike to pressure British authorities to do more to secure her son’s freedom.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Nine political prisoners are currently on hunger strike.
—Oscar Biscet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Panahi was released from his latest stint in jail in February 2023 after going on a hunger strike.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
His mother, Laila Soueif, 69, was on a 10-month hunger strike to pressure British authorities to do more to secure her son’s freedom.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Nine political prisoners are currently on hunger strike.
—Oscar Biscet, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger strike
Noun
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Afterward, satisfy your sweet tooth with a creamy soft-serve cone.—
Jenny Willden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Stardust Treats dessert parlor will satisfy your galactic sweet tooth while Satellite Bites will serve up burgers and fries.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Widespread violence, including allegations of a genocide in the western Darfur region, has led to at least 150,000 people being killed, alongside famine and a collapse of health systems in what the UN has called the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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And while famine has not yet emerged, food insecurity has increased, with most Cubans eating a limited diet and skipping meals.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The holiday traditionally offered celebrants an opportunity to binge on rich, fatty foods like meat, eggs, milk, lard and cheese ahead of the fast.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
12 Jan. 2026
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Video footage shared by the Department of Homeland Security shows Coast Guard personnel, including a sniper from the Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON), using disabling fire against a go-fast vessel during the mission, which was part of Operation Pacific Viper.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And if this doesn’t satisfy all your hot honey cravings, other brands have their own sweet and spicy creations, including Wingstop, Smithfield, Ritz, and even Aldi.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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This shift helps explain why mental exhaustion often comes with stronger cravings for quick rewards, like sugary snacks, comfort foods or mindless scrolling.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Hunger strike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger%20strike. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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