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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

staving

/ˈsteɪvɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does staving mean?

verb

to provide food for someone or something, especially by giving them regular amounts of money or other necessities, or to prevent someone or something from going hungry or without something necessary.

Example

"She was staving off the hunger by eating a sandwich before the meal."

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