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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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
voters hungering for honest and upright leadership
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Recent Examples of hunger
Angelica Kalika, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
The public/nonprofit model can be better targeted and address specific societal needs, such as hunger or education.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The protagonist in the story tells Marie-Paule the tale of another young girl, who is locked up in a café that has been shut down, and is dying of hunger.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
House swapping, a model where members exchange nights in each other’s homes rather than dollars, is gaining ground as rising rental prices, overtourism backlash and a hunger for authentic local experiences reshape how people plan trips.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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Noun
In fact, the entire tabloid industry has been built on the public’s hunger for scandal and schadenfreude.
—Angelica Kalika, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
The public/nonprofit model can be better targeted and address specific societal needs, such as hunger or education.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The protagonist in the story tells Marie-Paule the tale of another young girl, who is locked up in a café that has been shut down, and is dying of hunger.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
House swapping, a model where members exchange nights in each other’s homes rather than dollars, is gaining ground as rising rental prices, overtourism backlash and a hunger for authentic local experiences reshape how people plan trips.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
Noun
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Google is trying to capitalize on a growing appetite for its homegrown AI chips, known as tensor processing units, or TPUs.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The semaglutide medication slows the digestive system, and combined with reduced appetite and lower fluid intake, that can leave users feeling backed up for weeks at a time.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Noun
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For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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To quench this thirst, coastal cities from California to the Middle East depend on industrial desalination plants.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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Bloom’s shares have risen by more than 200% since the start of the year on the back of investor enthusiasm over demand for its technology to power data centers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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No technical area is big enough to contain his enthusiasm, let alone the minimalist version at Bournemouth, which is the smallest in the Premier League.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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For those who crave Instagram moments, the Star Raindrops was the best room, with ideal lighting that reflected the color of your choice off your face.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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People were craving the culture and art that had been suppressed during his oppressive reign.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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Because pets lack the natural instincts to survive in the wild, this practice frequently exposes them to starvation, extreme weather, vehicle accidents or fatal attacks by wildlife.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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The villagers on the rock had ripped clothes and dirty faces, seemingly stunned that they had been found alive in the race against starvation and suffocation.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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On the third floor, alongside the hotel's Center Pool, is The Sandbox, a refined poolside restaurant with American coastal dishes that will satisfy any of your poolside cravings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Researchers found semaglutide led to reductions in alcohol use by some but not all measures, significantly reduced alcohol cravings and led participants to smoke fewer cigarettes.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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Her stomach was already turning on her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the CDC.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Being bitten by Pirate Clark may have been a manifestation of Clark's deepest emotional wounds and desires — or maybe the monster just needed a meal.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Each state may implement Clean Slate laws differently, depending on the balance between public safety and the desire for second chances.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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