as in starvation
the unhealthy condition that results from not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food; poor nutrition
a program to help poor children suffering from malnutrition
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Recent Examples of malnutrition
And dietitians are sharing concerns about malnutrition and muscle wasting.
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
As the result of the persistent violence, the region is contending with a mass displacement crisis, in addition to other health issues including malaria, measles and malnutrition.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Throughout the farewell segment, the 58-year-old journalist, who was hired in 2007, reminisced about some career highlights, such as speaking with Holocaust survivors, along with people battling malnutrition in Niger, and interviewing A-listers including Lady Gaga and Prince Harry.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Feeding stale bread to birds is a relatively common practice, but bread lacks the nutrients birds need and can lead to malnutrition.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
As the result of the persistent violence, the region is contending with a mass displacement crisis, in addition to other health issues including malaria, measles and malnutrition.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Throughout the farewell segment, the 58-year-old journalist, who was hired in 2007, reminisced about some career highlights, such as speaking with Holocaust survivors, along with people battling malnutrition in Niger, and interviewing A-listers including Lady Gaga and Prince Harry.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Feeding stale bread to birds is a relatively common practice, but bread lacks the nutrients birds need and can lead to malnutrition.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malnutrition
starvation
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The report is the latest from the world body, which last year accused Israel of committing genocide, using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza and of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank — allegations that Israel strenuously denies.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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No mention of the brutalities, starvation and mass murders committed in the name of communism by Lenin or Stalin, Mao or Pol Pot, Castro or Che Guevara.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Malnutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malnutrition. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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