as in greedy
having a huge appetite
my edacious dining companion could always be counted on to order the largest—and often most expensive—item on the menu
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And right now, these corrupt billionaires, these greedy corporations, are determining all avenues of our life, all types of policies.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
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Fears of robbery, greedy family and friends, scammers, mismanagement and unwanted attention are among the concerns that keep some big winners hesitant to go public.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Now Charlotte’s cult-favorite cookie boutique, Honeybear is known for its over-the-top cookies, weekly changing flavors and its ravenous, devoted fan base.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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These creators are racking up views and garnering hyper-dedicated audiences who are ravenous for every new twist in the case.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now in its third year, hungry readers with a voracious literary appetite can visit more than three dozen of central Indiana's coziest bookstores, score a cool bookmark and possibly win a prize or two.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
19 Mar. 2026
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Marylanders are voracious consumers of farm animals, and this industry is a vital pillar of the state’s economy.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Edacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edacious. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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