: a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed
motivated by naked ambition and greed
greed for money and power
Examples of greed in a Sentence
He was a ruthless businessman, motivated by naked ambition and greed.
don't let greed for riches control you
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In a news release, Attorney General Keith Ellison said corporate greed like this is fueling inflation.
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John Molseed, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025
The political reaction embodied by Mamdani’s focus on affordability is a clear sign that the economic consequences of corporate greed are now driving mainstream political change.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025
These films have always gone after corruption and greed, particularly among the one percent.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Nov. 2025
And at the heart of it is greed — American greed for land.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
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John Molseed, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2025
The political reaction embodied by Mamdani’s focus on affordability is a clear sign that the economic consequences of corporate greed are now driving mainstream political change.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025
These films have always gone after corruption and greed, particularly among the one percent.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Nov. 2025
And at the heart of it is greed — American greed for land.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for greed
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“Greed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greed. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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greed
noun
: selfish desire for food, money, or possessions over and above one's needs
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