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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
Women tend to survive disease, starvation and injury at higher rates than men do.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
The leading cause of starvation is armed conflict, which continues to displace communities, disrupt food production, and block humanitarian aid.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
In the past week, some aid has entered through the southern Kerem Shalom crossing, but humanitarian agencies say food has yet to reach the over half a million people currently facing starvation across Gaza.
—Sarah-Grace Mankarious, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
And at some point, every season turned into a battle of starvation.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
The leading cause of starvation is armed conflict, which continues to displace communities, disrupt food production, and block humanitarian aid.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
In the past week, some aid has entered through the southern Kerem Shalom crossing, but humanitarian agencies say food has yet to reach the over half a million people currently facing starvation across Gaza.
—Sarah-Grace Mankarious, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
And at some point, every season turned into a battle of starvation.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starvation
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Israel's retaliatory military campaign has killed more than 57,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health authorities, triggered a hunger crisis, and left much of the territory in ruins.—
Olivia Le Poidevin,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Your circadian rhythm refers to the biological functions that your body consistently performs during a 24-hour cycle; functions ranging from hunger cues to hormone production are all part of your circadian rhythm.—
JP Shaffer
July 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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In late-May, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), an Israeli and U.S.-backed group, began distributing aid in the enclave that the World Food Programme warns is on the brink of famine.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Experts say Israel’s blockade and military campaign have driven the population to the brink of famine.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Gaza health officials have reported scores of children who died of malnutrition.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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However, following the BRAT diet long-term may lead to malnutrition, or a lack of adequate nutrients to support health and recovery.4 Your body needs nutrients to support the immune system and recovery.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
21 June 2025
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“Starvation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starvation. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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