starved for
idiom
chiefly US
: badly in need of being given (something needed for one's emotional well-being)
Those children are starved for attention.
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The South Dakota State transfer is the central figure in an offense that is starved for better quarterback production.
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John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Norfolk State, an HBCU with a proud athletic tradition, is starved for football success.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
That looked pretty interesting to me, especially in such a dry climate—my skin was starved for moisture.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 21 July 2025
In today’s hyperconnected world, businesses are awash in data—yet most remain starved for insight.
—Imre Szenttornyay, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Norfolk State, an HBCU with a proud athletic tradition, is starved for football success.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
That looked pretty interesting to me, especially in such a dry climate—my skin was starved for moisture.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 21 July 2025
In today’s hyperconnected world, businesses are awash in data—yet most remain starved for insight.
—Imre Szenttornyay, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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“Starved for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starved%20for. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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