1
as in hunger
a need or desire for food
don't eat before dinner, as it will spoil your appetite
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2
as in craving
a strong wish for something
an appetite for adventure
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3
as in liking
positive regard for something
he has expensive appetites
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4
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
an athlete with an appetite for in-your-face competition
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Recent Examples of appetite
If Russia breaks Ukraine’s resistance, this would only whet Putin’s imperial appetite — and Russia’s next targets might be NATO countries such as Poland or the Baltic states, Bublikov predicted.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
The egg board, however, said America's appetite for the protein has grown of late, rising steadily for 20 consecutive quarters.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
No player found Merino in the box more often than Mendez throughout their two seasons together, the former’s drive to attack the penalty area complimented by the latter’s appetite to curl the ball towards the back post in search of a crucial flick.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Special Spirits In every casino, almost anything goes (within reason) to whet the appetites of major players, from craps table pizza deliveries to the presentation $55,000+ bottle of 2016 Screaming Eagle at dinner.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
The egg board, however, said America's appetite for the protein has grown of late, rising steadily for 20 consecutive quarters.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
No player found Merino in the box more often than Mendez throughout their two seasons together, the former’s drive to attack the penalty area complimented by the latter’s appetite to curl the ball towards the back post in search of a crucial flick.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Special Spirits In every casino, almost anything goes (within reason) to whet the appetites of major players, from craps table pizza deliveries to the presentation $55,000+ bottle of 2016 Screaming Eagle at dinner.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
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This series in collaboration with the cast and crew has proven there is a hunger to explore new frontiers in an episodic format, where actors have freedom to challenge themselves and take risks.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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The idea of bankruptcy and hunger brings on the night sweats.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shop this meat delivery service for all your holiday cravings.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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For those envisioning life in a 700-square-foot apartment, paying $2,500 per month, and commuting 60 miles on overburdened freeways, this approach is probably to your liking.Kelly Seyarto, Orange County Register, 18 Nov. 2024
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The internet has taken a hit from Pesto's molting, with many users on social media lamenting how the big chick is becoming a big adult penguin too quickly for their liking.Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Fans seemingly gave up on asking for the J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative project that had been rumored for years, but the Dreamville leader might have reignited that thirst.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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But more than just his talents with a brush, the film’s Greek chorus of experts from artistic and theological corners of the world reinforce the belief that da Vinci was also one of mankind’s greatest thinkers with an insatiable thirst for knowledge.Hunter Ingram for Variety, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and vomiting.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Symptoms often include severe stomach cramping, vomiting and diarrhea that is sometimes bloody.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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These collections tap into a growing desire for togetherness, offering families a way to unite their aesthetics for Christmas morning.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The desires of the Mexican American residents for a quiet residential park have at times been at odds with other interests in the waterfront.Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Breakthrough India jury was chaired by film producer and Breakthrough India ambassador Guneet Monga Kapoor, and also featured the likes of Vice President of Content, Netflix India, Monika Shergill and filmmaker Sushmit Ghosh.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company needs a roughly $163 share price to hit the milestone, below the more than $180 price targets held by analysts at the likes of Bank of America, Jefferies and Wells Fargo. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.Derek Saul, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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After a standoff between Indian and Chinese troops on the border in 2017, New Delhi moved to revive the Quad despite not showing much enthusiasm when the partnership was founded in 2007.Harsh V. Pant, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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Despite meeting more than 10 external leaders, the CEO ultimately promoted their operations director due to a long-standing, trusting relationship and the internal candidate’s sincere enthusiasm for the role.Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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