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
Just then, a horrible noise, like a hungry pterodactyl circling the gathering, comes from all sides; everyone looks scared.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 14 Feb. 2025
And the growing audience is really hungry for local Indonesian content.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Astronomers tend to be hungry, and many of us love junk food.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
The team also ran similar tests on hungry mice, presenting them with the same food options and monitored the neurological reactions that happened in their brains — the results were surprising.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 14 Feb. 2025
And the growing audience is really hungry for local Indonesian content.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Astronomers tend to be hungry, and many of us love junk food.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
The team also ran similar tests on hungry mice, presenting them with the same food options and monitored the neurological reactions that happened in their brains — the results were surprising.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for hungry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
Adjective
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However, fishermen need not get excited, for these lakes contain very little fish life except carp.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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His oldest son, also named Vinnie, who turns 4 Sunday, was so excited Dad was coming home.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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An avid motorcyclist, Trujillo had been riding for years and was planning to start a YouTube channel to help others maintain and ride bikes safely before his life was cut short, his fiancée said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisers seemed eager to evoke a smile or recognition, and then get off the stage.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Chiefs are trying to become the first NFL team ever to win three Super Bowls in a row, and the Eagles are eager to stop them and avenge their 2023 loss.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Socially anxious and snobby, Victoria is dedicated to keeping her three children on the same affluent life path she's followed.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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That is a disconcerting, even chilling prospect for sources in the news division, who see the legendary house of Murrow and Cronkite caught in the middle as controlling Paramount Global shareholder Shari Redstone is anxious to close the transaction.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Latino diaspora was thirsty for a new sound that helped speak to their new urban environment; sort of like reggaetón has become for younger generations.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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Rest if tired, hydrate if thirsty, and cool down if hot. Position Practice safe body positioning while gardening.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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