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as in grasping
having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions
a young rocker who was greedy for fame and riches the greedy exploitation of the land by developers
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as in ravenous
having a huge appetite
he's so greedy you have to carefully watch your plate during dinner, lest he snatch food off it
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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
he's greedy for new assignments that will really challenge him
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Recent Examples of greedy
An unrecognizable Cruise — bald, overweight, hairy — as the profane Les Grossman, a greedy studio executive (is there any other kind?), steals Ben Stiller’s movie.
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
Nothing’s been so clearly and grossly greedy, in my opinion.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Wondering in the South Dear Wondering: Don’t be greedy.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
But the vast majority are cynical and greedy and scared of losing their jobs.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
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Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 16 July 2025
Nothing’s been so clearly and grossly greedy, in my opinion.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Wondering in the South Dear Wondering: Don’t be greedy.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
But the vast majority are cynical and greedy and scared of losing their jobs.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greedy
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The imperial Presidency: Designs on Greenland, promises to take back the Panama Canal, threats of tariffs on countries ranging from Colombia to Taiwan—how did a President who once pledged isolationism become so grasping?—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
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Multiplied across numerous markets in every state, the LIHTC fuels more and more grasping for cash instead of reductions to make housing easier to create.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2024
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The parasite exploits any open wound or orifice on a wide range of warm-blooded animals to feed its ravenous spawn.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
8 Aug. 2025
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The first film offered only a taste of the vibrant culture and history of Wakanda, and audiences seemed ravenous for more.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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While brands are mostly irrelevant at Low Timers, there are a few heritage names in workwear that get collectors excited.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bobby and Connie’s first steps into official coupledom, however, puts a satisfying capper on their reunion arc this season, and leaves me very excited for where these two go next.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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This is, in part, correct: Voldemort is extremely covetous of power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Image Meet Me at the Crossroads by Megan Giddings The sudden appearance of seven mysterious doors across the world draws attention from religious sects, covetous billionaires and everyday people who speculate over what lies on the other side.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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What they’re really known for, though, is their grass-fed, local beef burgers and hearty portions—so make sure to come hungry.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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What hungry kids really need is better politicians, served up with a side of common sense and a dash of compassion.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Aug. 2025
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Booth is an avid donor to both KU and the University of Chicago and previously donated $50 million to KU football in 2017.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Brown was an avid fitness enthusiast and amateur body builder who regularly worked out at Anytime Fitness in Forest Lake, Glader said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Waze once again doesn’t charge anyone for usage and directions, how people use it along with when and where people go with it is surely valuable to businesses eager to meet and lead the needs of an acquisitive public.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The competitive battle for smaller players continued into the early 1960s until antitrust laws curtailed the acquisitive sprees.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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With today’s gluttonous demand for energy, nuclear is a realistic concept.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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Wimpy was a mild-mannered, soft-spoken, lazy, parsimonious, and utterly gluttonous hamburger-wolfing straight man to Popeye.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Greedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greedy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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