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
Of course, the big hedge and mutual funds, as well as insurers, endowments, and sundry other institutional investors, are super-hungry to get the biggest possible share allocations for both of these mega-IPOs, just as in the SpaceX deal.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The ringleader, Aimee Bock, orchestrated a scheme in which dozens of people diverted government money meant to feed hungry children.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Part of me may always be stuck in the cold, hungry, lonely house of my past, but now the doors and windows have been thrown open, and warm spring wind and birdsong are getting in.
—Chera Hammons, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The filmmakers did their homework to make the hungry whale — the largest toothed predator, with the rare (and largely theoretical) power to kill by sound — look and sound as realistic as possible.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 9 June 2026
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 10 June 2026
The ringleader, Aimee Bock, orchestrated a scheme in which dozens of people diverted government money meant to feed hungry children.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Part of me may always be stuck in the cold, hungry, lonely house of my past, but now the doors and windows have been thrown open, and warm spring wind and birdsong are getting in.
—Chera Hammons, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The filmmakers did their homework to make the hungry whale — the largest toothed predator, with the rare (and largely theoretical) power to kill by sound — look and sound as realistic as possible.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
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While much has been made of the eight-floor Obama Presidential Museum, many in the communities around the soon-to-open presidential library complex are excited to enjoy the outdoor spaces with friends and family.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Libraries open opportunities to get excited and relax, discover and reminisce, be challenged and comforted.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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The hardware required to contribute observations isn’t terribly expensive, and the process comes with detailed instructions, as well as enthusiastic support for rookies just getting started.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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The performance drew enthusiastic applause from fans who recognized familiar songs and cultural traditions.—
J.M. Banks
June 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Melophiles will be treated to sets by acclaimed guitarist (and avid surfer) Peter Sprague also during opening-night festivities, and live performances by the beloved local favorite vintage rock band, the Mar Dels on Saturday.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Myung Chun, a Times photographer and avid motorcycle rider, was there when Highway 1 reopened in January and returned in late May with a GoPro camera strapped to his chest and a 360-degree camera mounted on his bike.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Fury’s personal preference is not known but his delight at returning to America at the weekend points to him being eager to fight there again.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Of course, any soccer fan will be eager to win the World Cup tickets, but the other Verizon Shine experiences on the docket are also incredibly covetable.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Nayyar played the socially anxious Raj Koothrappali, particle astrophysicist and BFF to Leonard.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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By our nature, we journalists are anxious to report fresh news, including the outcomes of elections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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That has changed of late, only to have those thirsty for big V-8 engines get bitten by scary-high gas prices.—
Matt Degen,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Without a thick layer of mulch, the soil dries out quickly, leaving tomato plants thirsty and struggling to produce fruit.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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