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
Private equity funds are equally hungry for beauty brand takeovers, with Advent International acquiring bodycare brand Salt & Stone for an undisclosed sum.
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Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
According to the company, thousands of Americans have already completed free retirement income assessments on the platform, reflecting how hungry this demographic is for accessible, unbiased financial tools.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Between urchin spines, tiny crabs and juvenile abalone take shelter while hungry fish swirl past.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Women are hungry for real information about their bodies, and they’ve historically been given almost none.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 May 2026
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Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
According to the company, thousands of Americans have already completed free retirement income assessments on the platform, reflecting how hungry this demographic is for accessible, unbiased financial tools.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Between urchin spines, tiny crabs and juvenile abalone take shelter while hungry fish swirl past.
—Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026
Women are hungry for real information about their bodies, and they’ve historically been given almost none.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 May 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
Adjective
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The first memorandum approval was enthusiastic.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Petro cited this statement at a public rally to enthusiastic applause.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Mage — himself an avid collector — said that emotional connection was intentional from the beginning.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The original shoes were gifted to her by LeBron James — a newly avid golfer and fan of Korda’s — but the spacing in them felt roomier than her everyday pair.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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As pressure mounts to identify the gunman, opportunists emerge from every corner, eager to exploit the chaos and dismantle the empire Madam fought to build.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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The German club are unable to activate the clause in the original contract, believed to be worth around €20m, but are seeking a renegotiation, with the Portuguese midfielder eager to stay.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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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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The lightweight formula combines hyaluronic acid to quench thirsty skin, niacinamide to smooth and brighten, and the brand’s signature herbal blend—featuring ingredients like oat, calendula, and chickweed—to keep skin feeling fresh and comfortably hydrated.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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Gardeners also know that keeping plants, grass, and garden beds watered and thriving through the Southern summer heat can be nothing short of a challenge, which is exactly why the Rainpoint Programmable Water Timer is a boon to thirsty plants.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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