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
Young, hungry writers struggle to launch careers with prominent bylines, while influencer-types grab all the unearned perks.
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Back then, even Southern California, so far from the action, managed to profit from the gold fields up north, from selling cattle to feed the hungry prospectors.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Pearce plays Van Buren as hungry and avaricious even in his kinder moments, a man of immense wealth whose primary desire is to own more and more.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Vibe Check: Pistons ‘still hungry’ amid turnaround The surging … Detroit Pistons?
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Back then, even Southern California, so far from the action, managed to profit from the gold fields up north, from selling cattle to feed the hungry prospectors.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Pearce plays Van Buren as hungry and avaricious even in his kinder moments, a man of immense wealth whose primary desire is to own more and more.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
Vibe Check: Pistons ‘still hungry’ amid turnaround The surging … Detroit Pistons?
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for hungry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
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Antonio Banderas was excited to watch his costar in Bosch's new Super Bowl commercial pull off some impressive wrestling moves on set.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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If the big names in the Big Easy aren’t reason enough to get excited for Super Bowl LIX, there is no shortage of storylines that make this year’s championship bout between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles especially compelling.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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That swipe didn’t sit well with some industry supporters, who have been avid donors and supporters of party candidates.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Feb. 2025
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Look at how the stock price of Robinhood, the signature brokerage platform for today’s at-home and on-the-go traders, and Palantir , the software name with the most avid and aggressive retail fan base.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, travel agency Fora is fielding requests from travelers eager to stay at the hotel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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At least, that's the advice Pasqual Gutierrez, a successful director who's worked with everyone from the Weeknd to Madonna, imparts to an eager newbie in his directorial debut, Serious People.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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His message was met with enthusiastic cheers from the crowd that followed him.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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Some of the comedian's followers were enthusiastic about his video.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Related article More kids are anxious but fewer are getting the right help, study shows New fears and anxieties tend to develop and vary as children and adolescents grow and adapt to new environments, Silverman said.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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The person in question has legal status and was feeling anxious about the Trump administration's hardline immigration agenda.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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But Tim, making the mistake that two dogs did in the film’s prelude sequence, is thirsty and drinks the water.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Pattern Hydration Shampoo brings life back to dry, thirsty curls.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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