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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Adjective
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As with an apparently solid house, the foundations start to shift, the roof leaks, and greedy neighbors start to encroach on the grounds.—
Margaret MacMillan,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025 -
Your ex friends are greedy and deserve to not have you all at their wedding.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The future of Azerbaijan wines appears bright—due to the availability of distinct local grape varieties and dedicated individuals ravenous to craft wines.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Within about a day, ravenous flesh-eating larvae erupt, which both look and act like literal screws.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Yet for a figure who spent his career guarding against voracious Chinese entrepreneurship at home, Mahathir welcomed Chinese investment and is scathing of American efforts to contain the rising superpower.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 May 2025
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These voracious predators happily tackle a wide range of cucurbit pests, including aphids and squash vine borers—all without pesticides.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Edacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edacious. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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