as in hunger
suffering or death caused by having nothing to eat or not enough to eat; the condition of someone who is starving
The famine brought mass starvation. Millions of people face starvation every day. They died from starvation.
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Recent Examples of starvation
Because of all the starvation, the situation is not stable.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Palestinians in Gaza remain at risk of extreme starvation and famine even after Israel lifted the blockade on all humanitarian aid entering the Strip, according to aid groups like the U.N., the International Committee of the Red Cross and others.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Israel’s 11-week blockade of humanitarian aid has left the enclave’s population facing starvation.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
This leaves them vulnerable to starvation and dehydration.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Palestinians in Gaza remain at risk of extreme starvation and famine even after Israel lifted the blockade on all humanitarian aid entering the Strip, according to aid groups like the U.N., the International Committee of the Red Cross and others.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Israel’s 11-week blockade of humanitarian aid has left the enclave’s population facing starvation.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
This leaves them vulnerable to starvation and dehydration.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starvation
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The hunger for dialogue, mentorship, and community was evident at every turn—from packed panel discussions to spontaneous debates between generations of image-makers.—
Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Oats may increase satiety, reducing hunger and food intake.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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There is no ceasefire in the region and aid deliveries are limited, with the World Food Program warning of famine.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Half a million people in Gaza are now starving and the entire territory is at risk of famine, according to a report last month by dozens of independent experts on hunger.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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You Might Miss Essential Nutrients People who practice intermittent fasting may be at risk of malnutrition.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2025
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The shrinking rations have led to rising cases of malnutrition among children under 5 and pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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“Starvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starvation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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