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
Paré-Poupart’s style gives his book a rambunctious spirit, a sense of a hungry, catholic mind at work.
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
While the island doesn’t seem to need to eat people directly, there is a hungry entity of some sort that lives beyond the cellar door in the creepy chair room.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 June 2026
But the chips were still too slow, and too power-hungry, to be much use as an everyday tool.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Prosecutors described the case as the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the country, saying Bock diverted tens of millions in federal money intended to feed hungry children.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
While the island doesn’t seem to need to eat people directly, there is a hungry entity of some sort that lives beyond the cellar door in the creepy chair room.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 June 2026
But the chips were still too slow, and too power-hungry, to be much use as an everyday tool.
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Prosecutors described the case as the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the country, saying Bock diverted tens of millions in federal money intended to feed hungry children.
—Eric Henderson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
Adjective
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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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Siskel panned it, but Ebert gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up.—
Linnea Wicklund,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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His soft opening events have brought in enthusiastic batters and sports fans.—
Jenna Thompson
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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One was of Christopher Isherwood (an avid collector of his work) and his partner Don Bachardy.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 June 2026
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Born February 18, 1954, in Antigo, Bradley was an avid reader and history buff.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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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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It's also known for having almost 500 kinds of sodas, so come thirsty.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Few things feel as satisfying as a cold drink of water after mowing the lawn on a hot afternoon, finishing a tough workout or waking up thirsty in the middle of the night.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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