as in devouring
to swallow or eat greedily
the rat ravened the poisoned bait just as we had hoped
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Recent Examples of ravening
Literature is rife with memoirs and works of autofiction about ravening English teachers, accounts of mentors who allegedly groomed vulnerable girls with writing and manipulated their own words.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ravening
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When Bastian ducks into a bookstore and starts reading a book about a malevolent force (the Nothing) devouring the realm of Fantasia, the narrative comes to life.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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Given Augusta National’s penchant for giving up low scores this week, and its historic habit of devouring potential champions on the final day, a potentially classic day is taking place in eastern Georgia.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those with asthma or other breathing illnesses are more sensitive to hydrogen sulfide and may have trouble breathing after inhaling it.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, there was about 15 minutes of tiara chat while inhaling scones to make the time pass more quickly.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Ravening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ravening. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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