as in hunger
a need or desire for food
there's something about outdoor activity that invariably increases one's famishment
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Noun
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Programs that fight hunger, disease, displacement, and poverty are not only expressions of compassion but investments in a more stable, just, and peaceful world.—
Eric Ha,
TIME,
12 Feb. 2025 -
The women who drank fenugreek tea reported fewer feelings of hunger and more satiety.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Your child shows physical signs of stress like frequent headaches, stomachaches, or changes in appetite.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
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Whatever your appetite calls for, just remember to keep your TV on, no matter what Kendrick Lamar tells you.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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She was fitted with a stoma in her stomach, which provides an external way for waste to leave the body, where it’s collected in an ostomy bag.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The rescuers put tow straps under her stomach and front legs, officers said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
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Beyond that, according to the researchers, these plastics, when exposed to sun or heavy force — like crashing waves — can release harmful chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenol A or be ingested by marine wildlife, which can lead to starvation and death.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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The baby cried incessantly, refusing to latch or nurse because Shauna, weakened by starvation, was unable to produce enough milk to nourish him.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Famishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/famishment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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