as in greedy
having a huge appetite
the deli is frequented by young, single professionals, esurient after those long hours spent staring at the monitor of a computer
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Adjective
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Conservatives, in their minds, are just always evil, mean, greedy, bad demons.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025 -
Here’s some truth that many women are not accustomed to hearing: wanting to be wealthy is not greedy.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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No one’s allowed to eat carbs on-site, forcing the ravenous grounds crew to sneak bagels behind a shed.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Is the merger of Charter and Cox a last gasp to fend off their ravenous competitors and avoid the business equivalent of viral collapse?—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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And most importantly of all, gluttonous ticket prices have priced out the working classes.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Critics call it ‘gluttonous’ Not everyone was supportive of the idea of the trip before its Monday launch.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Downstream from the lake along the Illinois River, the voracious fish have taken over waterways.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Pythons were the first invasive reptile to gain attention, with scientists increasingly alarmed by their size — the snakes can grow to 20 feet in length, breed prodigiously and have voracious appetites.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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The bucket stretched the Pacers’ lead to 10 with 2:30 remaining, a cushion just enough to keep the hungry Knicks away.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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So before the first guest turned up, there was enough food for a hungry crowd.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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“Esurient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esurient. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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