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
The park fit neatly into a fast-growing suburb hungry for family entertainment.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Miami’s best player, Malik Reneau, was hungry after the game and didn’t feel like waiting.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Action that doesn't get exhausting, humor that isn't repetitive and drama that won't bum you out, these shows go down easy and keep you hungry for more.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
Children tend to be quicker to dehydrate, fatigue, and get hungry.
—David Gleisner, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Miami’s best player, Malik Reneau, was hungry after the game and didn’t feel like waiting.
—Ryan Brennan
march 25, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Action that doesn't get exhausting, humor that isn't repetitive and drama that won't bum you out, these shows go down easy and keep you hungry for more.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
Children tend to be quicker to dehydrate, fatigue, and get hungry.
—David Gleisner, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
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White is excited about his future, and plans to perform at this year's Minnesota State Fair.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the nail in the coffin for her family was the bike course, which her niece was most excited for.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Organizers said sign-ups have been especially enthusiastic in suburban areas with high-profile congressional races like Scottsdale, Arizona; Langhorne, Pennsylvania; East Cobb, Georgia; and here in northern New Jersey’s 11th district, which holds a special election April 7.—
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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So enthusiastic that they were invited back to perform at the 2025 MusicCares, which honored the Grateful Dead.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Kari Morgan, a Ramona resident and avid hiker, came to the opening ceremony.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Julia is also an amateur powerlifter, avid outdoor explorer, and proud cat mom to Jeeves, her long-haired tuxedo kitty.—
Julia Sullivan,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Pineda brings the matter up many times, and is eager to defend himself.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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With Archer’s amicable exit, the Princess of Wales is eager for the focus to be on her work rather than her outfits.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
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Iran continues to fire missiles at Israel each day, disrupting the lives of millions of anxious and exhausted voters.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investors have grown more anxious about inflation, with Treasury yields rising and consumer surveys showing short‑term price expectations drifting upward.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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That hydration-first focus is exactly what Torriden has built its reputation around, with gentle formulas designed to keep dry, thirsty skin feeling balanced.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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The truck came with a set of P 275/65/18 all-season highway tires that rode nicely and helped the truck achieve pretty decent fuel economy (for a truck with a very thirsty reputation) and a range of over 500 miles.—
Bryan Rogala,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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