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as in appetite
a need or desire for food
the cake looks delicious, but I'm afraid that I have no stomach for sweets right now
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
I could no longer stomach working for such a petty tyrant
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Recent Examples of stomach
Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
Oswald recommended that people with certain health conditions — such as kidney problems, heart issues or stomach ulcers — should talk to a doctor before using NSAIDs.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
This no-fuss funny money makes the card’s annual fee easier to stomach.
—Chris Dong, Saveur, 8 May 2025
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Noun
Your Spine and Pecs Will Get a Good Stretch
Lying on your stomach passively places the thoracic and lumbar spine into a position of extension, Joe Hribick, DPT, a clinical assistant professor of physical therapy at Lebanon Valley College, told Verywell.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 18 June 2025
Oswald recommended that people with certain health conditions — such as kidney problems, heart issues or stomach ulcers — should talk to a doctor before using NSAIDs.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
Still, many people could not stomach the idea of electrocuting a woman and hunted for ways to keep her from the chair, including a bill to abolish capital punishment in the state.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
This no-fuss funny money makes the card’s annual fee easier to stomach.
—Chris Dong, Saveur, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomach
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Because the birds have yolk in their abdomens, they are equipped to survive for days, said Stephen Horst, owner of Fifth Day Farm, which is under the same ownership of the hatchery.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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This cavity may have amplified sound from the vibrating structures in their abdomens, called tymbals, to produce a louder buzz.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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The flavors are perfect for high-fiber mocktails that activate GLP-1, the hormone that controls appetite.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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These market participants have a higher risk appetite and embrace alternative financial instruments.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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This instills a culture of collaborative leadership, where differing styles aren’t just tolerated, they’re valued.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The monthly injection was poorly tolerated, but the ongoing phase 3 study is designed to improve side effects.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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The golden retriever showed off his bat retrieval skills and leads the team in head pats and belly rubs.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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This can involve placing your hand on your chest, cheek or belly to offer gentle, comforting contact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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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
Verb
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These terms remain in effect until February 1, 2026, at which point Capital One will update its policies regarding guests and additional users to handle issues of overcrowding.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
23 June 2025
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His approval on handling inflation and the cost of living has also fallen by nearly 6 points in the same period.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Women tend to survive disease, starvation and injury at higher rates than men do.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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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
Verb
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Located on Biscayne Boulevard, the Freedom Tower has long stood as a symbol of Miami’s immigrant roots.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Both stood side by side minutes before Fine would confront her abuser one last time.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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“Stomach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomach. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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