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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
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
Steph Fowler can tick off a long list of conditions she was initially told were anxiety or otherwise all in her head: endometriosis, a stomach infection from H.pylori, insomnia, and mast cell activation syndrome.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The onslaught against migrants that the Russian nationalist movement has unleashed, in concert with the police, has become so virulent that even some of Putin’s erstwhile defenders can’t stomach it.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Google said its maps will feature Trump’s new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico, though the changes might not apply outside the U.S.
Some discoveries are hard to stomach — like this 66-million-year-old vomit fossil found in Denmark.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2025
Steph Fowler can tick off a long list of conditions she was initially told were anxiety or otherwise all in her head: endometriosis, a stomach infection from H.pylori, insomnia, and mast cell activation syndrome.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
But considering how much the club have given him over two years, to act as he has before a formal offer has even been received is a move that is hard to stomach.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The onslaught against migrants that the Russian nationalist movement has unleashed, in concert with the police, has become so virulent that even some of Putin’s erstwhile defenders can’t stomach it.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stomach
Noun
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The other victim, a 17-year-old who was shot in his right abdomen, was taken also to St. Barnabas in stable condition.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Wear Loose-Fitting Clothes Endometriosis can cause bloating, which is when your abdomen increases in size, and distension, which is a feeling of uncomfortable fullness in your abdomen.23 A lot of people with endometriosis refer to this as endo belly.—
Sarah Bence,
Health,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Yet the little guy has come up big for the bulls this year, retail investors showing a significantly higher risk appetite in recent weeks than professional fund managers.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Summary Metastatic breast cancer and the treatments used to control it can significantly reduce appetite.—
Corey Whelan,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For dogs, the website recommends breeds that don't shed too often, aren't vocal, can tolerate being alone, need moderate exercise and are friendly to people.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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The point was to send a warning to every executive in the room, and everyone watching the livestream around the world, that any slight — real or imagined — against his base won’t be tolerated.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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Nearly every expectant mother who has seen the telltale line on a pregnancy test or who has searched the sonogram while the tech wands her belly knows the flash of worry: What if this little life doesn’t make it?—
Ericka Andersen,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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The little dog has quickly become a favorite among the watering hole's regulars, who make sure Rex never goes long without a belly rub.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms of a severe deficiency include brittle hair and nails, frequent bouts of illness, mood changes and trouble thinking, and hunger and weakness.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, more than 700 million people were impacted by hunger every day, according to the U.N.’s report.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Working in a variety of styles, the designers handle every aspect of the design process, from interior architectural detailing to custom furniture design.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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Relievers such as Tyler Holton, Will Vest and Jason Foley also handled hitters well from both sides of the plate.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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There are concerns about starvation and a lack of essential aid, especially as winter continues, and the death toll is believed to be around 45,000 people, civilians, and terrorists.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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The government of the Northeast African country has ceased to function, the first casualty of a feud between rival generals whose war has also shattered the economy and driven farmers from their land, placing half the population of 50 million at risk of starvation.—
Karl Vick,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Presented to her by members of the Los Angeles Fire Department, Beyoncé accepted the award while standing next to her daughter, Blue Ivy. Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish were seen with tears in their eyes watching from the crowd.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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The photo shows Middleton standing among trees while standing on a large cut down tree stump.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Stomach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stomach. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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