as in greedy
having a huge appetite
the deli is frequented by young, single professionals, esurient after those long hours spent staring at the monitor of a computer
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America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule through fear.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
28 Mar. 2026 -
People were making so much money, being greedy, but a squall was coming, one that could morph into a Cat 5 hurricane any minute.—
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CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The two largest power conferences have bulked up to grotesque proportions, sprawling footprints and ravenous ambitions, thanks to the influence of TV partners Fox and ESPN.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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Now Charlotte’s cult-favorite cookie boutique, Honeybear is known for its over-the-top cookies, weekly changing flavors and its ravenous, devoted fan base.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The new Volante and its gluttonous power set a new legacy for the carmaker.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over the last four months, Ponto has been a voracious voice on social media, frequently commenting on Facebook posts related to the mayoral race and replying to resident comments.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bombshell reporting by none other than the Daily Mail revealed that Bryon Noem harbors a voracious appetite for the voluptuous things in life.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Hortas were horrified to learn that Tania Hernandez, the owner of the small house where their friend was going hungry, was a social services worker for the state charged with the mission of saving frail, elderly and disabled adults like Rabell.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Without a bobber stopper, on a slack line, your bullet weight will sink to the bottom, but your soft plastic will slowly glide towards the bottom while enticing hungry bass into biting.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Esurient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esurient. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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