1
as in appetite
a need or desire for food
no degree of hunger would induce me to eat octopus
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2
as in thirst
a strong wish for something
a lonely girl with a desperate hunger for love
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3
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
reads everything he can find on airplanes with a seemingly insatiable hunger
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as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
voters hungering for honest and upright leadership
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Recent Examples of hunger
Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The cut programs include a range of humanitarian efforts across the world to address hunger, health care, water access and other critical needs.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight Opinion
Opinion: Pinnacol Assurance needs changes to continue workers’ compensation coverage at a competitive rate
Pinnacol Assurance is currently standing at a crossroads.
—The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Head coach Connor Brickley credited his team’s drive and hunger to return to TD Garden as motivating factors.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The money will go to the St. Andrew’s Community Grants fund, which is distributed out to different nonprofits in Santa Clara County that deal with hunger, homelessness, illness, incarceration and supporting children.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The cut programs include a range of humanitarian efforts across the world to address hunger, health care, water access and other critical needs.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight Opinion
Opinion: Pinnacol Assurance needs changes to continue workers’ compensation coverage at a competitive rate
Pinnacol Assurance is currently standing at a crossroads.
—The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Head coach Connor Brickley credited his team’s drive and hunger to return to TD Garden as motivating factors.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunger
Noun
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His appetite for changing the status quo in his profession went that far back.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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What has changed is the investment appetite in the near term.—
Rob Day,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users NYT Mini Today: Hints, Clues And Answers For Wednesday, April 2 Cory Booker Breaks Record With 25-Hour Speech Blasting Trump Use it for: Mixing with bold spirits, quenching your thirst, or cutting juices for a lighter spritz.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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His argument—baseless at the time—was that chewing gum had miraculous abilities to quench thirst, stave off hunger, and dissipate nervous tension.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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Together Employee engagement reflects employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace, and language plays a major role in shaping that experience.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With such unprecedented headwinds, the party actually did OK after Biden left the race: Kamala Harris boosted party members' enthusiasm and avoided a wipeout.—
Alex Thompson,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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Some have no desire to eat in labor while others crave nutrients to keep them energized.—
Carson Meyer,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In 2025, expect a fresh lineup of global talent and forward-thinking artists, all set in an atmosphere for those craving something beyond the main stage.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Zinna likely died of dehydration and starvation, Santa Fe County animal control previously revealed.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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According to a report obtained by The Associated Press, their dog, Zinna, died of dehydration and starvation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Your body may also use carbs more efficiently earlier in the day—which can help reduce cravings and promote better weight control.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
25 Mar. 2025
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Medications that reduce opioid cravings, including buprenorphine and methadone, are more widely available, in part because of insurance coverage provided by Medicaid.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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In one sweet photo, Francisco could be seen holding Amapola while Kalina reached up to touch her mom's stomach.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The masked man opens the door at nearly 10 a.m., and when Hood sees Littlejohn strapped to the gurney, his stomach bottoms out.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Pacifica’s Miramar Landing purchase suggests a desire to bring to fruition, in part, San Diego’s vision for a walkable neighborhood in an area the new community plan refers to as the Miramar Gateway.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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According to research, this involves an overwhelming desire to merge with another person while feeling deeply insecure about the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunger. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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