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
Adjective
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Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Studiously moderated, but excited, voices amplified news of the actual invasion of Europe read hastily in Orlando Morning Sentinel.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 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
Adjective
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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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The arch spans 78 feet and rises 65 feet high, drawing hikers eager to experience one of the region’s most striking landmarks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Even the president’s son is eager to find true love.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2026
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At one end is the anxious, under‑saved retiree doing everything possible to stretch limited assets.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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During the first week of the cell phone ban at my school, students were anxious about losing the constant stream of their music, the ability to maintain instant communication with friends, and the immediate access to their social media feeds.—
Sarah Said,
Chicago Tribune,
5 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 16 Jun. 2026.
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