1
as in starving
feeling a desire or need for food
John was still hungry after eating only a muffin for breakfast
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2
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
hungry for the latest news
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Recent Examples of hungry
The flared brim helps keep your food from sliding around and spilling over, as well as preventing hungry lap dogs from fighting for a bite.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 June 2025
Israel bombed the enclave while its new aid operation opened up another distribution site, which was overrun by crowds of hungry Palestinians.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Perhaps instead of spending those millions on a parade, that money would be better spent on food for the hungry, medical research or assistance for the thousands of federal workers Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency so callously fired on the pretense of cutting fraud and abuse.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Though she’s excelled on the NCAA stage – helping LSU to its 2024 title and earning multiple SEC titles, McClain is hungry for more.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 2 June 2025
Israel bombed the enclave while its new aid operation opened up another distribution site, which was overrun by crowds of hungry Palestinians.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Perhaps instead of spending those millions on a parade, that money would be better spent on food for the hungry, medical research or assistance for the thousands of federal workers Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency so callously fired on the pretense of cutting fraud and abuse.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Though she’s excelled on the NCAA stage – helping LSU to its 2024 title and earning multiple SEC titles, McClain is hungry for more.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
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That had Vidovic excited about placing this team at the top of the state’s history list.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Kids might be excited about the end of the school year and for summer to begin, but many working parents who don’t know how to fill their kids’ long summer days may be feeling some dread right about now.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Xu is an avid Gold State Warriors basketball fan but has a soft spot for the Chicago Bulls, having spent many years in Illinois.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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An avid cyclist and mountaineer, Williams has summited six of the seven highest peaks on Earth, including Mt. Everest.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Lively Feud: Lively Shares ‘Gratitude’ On Instagram After Baldoni’s Lawsuit Is Dismissed Globally, employees are eager to learn.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dallas phone company had taken a blood-bath in its four-year foray into entertainment and was eager to exit.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Aside from honoring the tenured in the game, the culture remains enthusiastic about who is next.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Trump is used to an enthusiastic crowd, but this was different: These men and women went against their union to support this deal.—
Salena Zito,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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On Tires, Gerben plays Will, the anxious and unqualified son of the auto-repair chain's owner.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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As a result, children can become frustrated and anxious when trying to learn math.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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If your baby seems thirsty, offering them breast milk or formula more often is best.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Some possible contenders have been thirstier than others.—
Lisa Lerer,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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