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
Keep insect infestations in your yard under control to avoid providing dinner to hungry wasps.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Once established, queen of the prairie produces masses of fragrant, pale pink flower heads throughout the summer, along with bright green, finely cut foliage that's resistant to hungry deer.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Their investigation leads them back to Sherlock’s absentee father, Silas, who viewers learn midway through the season is a power-hungry, nefarious businessman looking to revolutionize the future of warfare with a deadly chemical agent.
—Max Gao, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
But, apparently, the brand also lived on in the hearts of the hungry.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Once established, queen of the prairie produces masses of fragrant, pale pink flower heads throughout the summer, along with bright green, finely cut foliage that's resistant to hungry deer.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Their investigation leads them back to Sherlock’s absentee father, Silas, who viewers learn midway through the season is a power-hungry, nefarious businessman looking to revolutionize the future of warfare with a deadly chemical agent.
—Max Gao, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
But, apparently, the brand also lived on in the hearts of the hungry.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
Adjective
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That’ll make everybody excited to compete against them.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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As curator, my goal is to create exhibitions for our artists that provide them with the freedom to experiment and get excited about new ideas, and expand the idea of what art is and can be for our patrons.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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The line between enthusiastic support and invasive behavior can be thin, and Liu’s account suggests it got crossed.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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These free, family-friendly gatherings showcase classic and custom vehicles, offering visitors a window into American automotive culture and a chance to chat with enthusiastic local collectors.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Enameled Cast Iron Enameled cast iron is built to last—just ask anyone who's an avid collector of vintage Le Creuset pieces.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Guadagnino is an avid collector of furniture, chandeliers, paintings, and glassware, including works by Italian industrial designer Gio Ponti and the prolific architect Piero Portaluppi.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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The firefighters shrugged him off and seemed eager to finish the assignment.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pembroke Pines Commissioners Tom Good and Mike Hernandez won reelection Tuesday despite a challenge from rivals eager to represent Broward County’s second most populous city.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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The film is at its best building tension and showing us just how anxious life is under dictatorial rule.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The anxious impatience of being en route has permeated cootie catcher’s music since their earliest releases in 2021.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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This super-moisturizing yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hotter-than-normal spring temperatures created thirsty soils that soaked up most of the snowmelt.—
Pete McBride,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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