starved for
idiom
chiefly US
: badly in need of being given (something needed for one's emotional well-being)
Those children are starved for attention.
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Cease, a top-five Cy Young finisher in 2022 and ’24, obviously has greater value, particularly in a market starved for top-of-the-rotation starters.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 July 2025
That looked pretty interesting to me, especially in such a dry climate—my skin was starved for moisture.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 21 July 2025
From Incomprehensible to Discerning: Lead Through Simplicity to Help Teams Thrive
We’re surrounded by data but starved for clarity.
—Daisy Auger-Domínguez, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The effort sought to spark developers’ interest in commercial corridors starved for investment.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 July 2025
That looked pretty interesting to me, especially in such a dry climate—my skin was starved for moisture.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 21 July 2025
From Incomprehensible to Discerning: Lead Through Simplicity to Help Teams Thrive
We’re surrounded by data but starved for clarity.
—Daisy Auger-Domínguez, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
The effort sought to spark developers’ interest in commercial corridors starved for investment.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
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“Starved for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starved%20for. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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