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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Letters: No study of Peña Blvd needed.
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Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Although the first orbiting data centers will exclusively crunch data collected in space, some technologists think that power-hungry computing infrastructure would in the future do better in space, where solar power is constant and cooling is easy.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Attacking players have to be hungry out of possession under Hurzeler and Minteh has demonstrated discipline in tracking back.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Nutrients and Watering Cannabis plants are hungry for nutrients, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Although the first orbiting data centers will exclusively crunch data collected in space, some technologists think that power-hungry computing infrastructure would in the future do better in space, where solar power is constant and cooling is easy.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Attacking players have to be hungry out of possession under Hurzeler and Minteh has demonstrated discipline in tracking back.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Nutrients and Watering Cannabis plants are hungry for nutrients, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
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His new kick-change has been a nice weapon against lefties and Taillon is excited about the pitch.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kolache fans headed to Florida's Gulf Coast shouldn't get too excited yet, though.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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Most people – even the most avid birders and aviculturists – have never seen nor even heard about these Neotropical parrots, and to the best of my knowledge, they are not kept in any zoo collections.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Comments As an avid shopper, my closet is often overflowing with clothes, which makes packing for trips a precarious experience.—
Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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The market is eager for trade deals that can help remove some of the worst-case scenarios before the tariffs inflict serious damage on the economy.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Confidence in core institutions is badly shaken, and many Americans are eager for leaders who can restore stability and uphold fundamental rights.—
Marc Lester,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Eric Bailly was the most enthusiastic dancer, standing on the massage table giving it some and kicking pizza boxes.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Buehrle delighted a cold but enthusiastic crowd of 25,390 at the stadium during a 6-0 blanking of the Texas Rangers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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How to know when your dog is agitated Identifying an anxious or aggressive dog can be tricky, as negative and positive emotional indicators can often be confused.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Fed chief said Wednesday the central bank can be patient while assessing data on inflation and employment, which are its dual mandates, while anxious consumers and businesses eye potentially prolonged economic instability.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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If that sounds like thirsty work, Irishman Colm Dalton has just the ticket.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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After ignoring the warning, Remmick succeeds at transforming them, ultimately recruiting them into his blood thirsty clan.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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