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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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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
hungry for the latest news
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Recent Examples of hungry
Blac Chyna poses for a pic in chef gear with celebrity Chef Bruno Serato to prepare meals for hungry kids through the nonprofit organization Caterina's Club.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Judaism calls upon us to feed the hungry and stand for the inherent dignity of every single human being.
—Rachel Timoner, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
Drivers on the points bubble will be extra hungry for a win to clinch their playoff spot, and hoping that another new winner doesn’t emerge from the field to push the cut line down.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Doncic is hungry to prove himself and will now be able to do just that on arguably the biggest stage in the NBA.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Judaism calls upon us to feed the hungry and stand for the inherent dignity of every single human being.
—Rachel Timoner, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
Drivers on the points bubble will be extra hungry for a win to clinch their playoff spot, and hoping that another new winner doesn’t emerge from the field to push the cut line down.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
Doncic is hungry to prove himself and will now be able to do just that on arguably the biggest stage in the NBA.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
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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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During the quarter-mile hike, one of the young participants was excited to find a salamander underneath a log.—
Deena Butterfield,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Audiences were almost as enthusiastic awarding it 91% which explains why its views surged.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The new school year kicked off at R. Roger Rowe School on Aug. 11, an enthusiastic welcome back that included a fun photo station for student arrivals, big smiles and helping hands from teachers and greetings from the school mascot.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 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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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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After the first four episodes of the show’s new installment were released on Wednesday, Aug. 6, fans were eager to see the singer, 39, in her guest starring role.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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It’s created a new market opportunity for brands eager to peddle protein-forward products to this growing demographic.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The vices of deficiency, such as being anxious, agitated, impatient, inattentive, and rash, are common everyday experiences.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Orange County students are returning to class this month as districts navigate an anxious back-to-school season shaped by immigration raids over the summer and the possibility that attendance drops could cut into school funding.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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Despite our planet’s famously blue appearance from space, thirsty aliens would be disappointed.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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One thirsty dog has gained attention online for its tactics to get to the water bowl first.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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