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as in greedy
having a huge appetite
it seemed like the voracious kitten was eating her weight in food every day
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as in avid
showing urgent desire or interest
a voracious reader
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Recent Examples of voracious
In addition to addressing data centers’ energy use, House Bill 1007 would also set rules surrounding their voracious appetites for land and water.
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Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
And romance just has such a voracious readership that romance readers read multiple books a week, a lot of us.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Anybody who feels sceptical about Chelsea’s overall strategy — the voracious appetite for signing emerging talent, creating a revolving door at Stamford Bridge — is unlikely to take it as read that 41-year-old Rosenior is the man for the job.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Designing a convincing biopic set two centuries ago requires some deep digging—but production designer Sam Bader, a voracious researcher, was more than up for it.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2025
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Emily L Mahoney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
And romance just has such a voracious readership that romance readers read multiple books a week, a lot of us.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
Anybody who feels sceptical about Chelsea’s overall strategy — the voracious appetite for signing emerging talent, creating a revolving door at Stamford Bridge — is unlikely to take it as read that 41-year-old Rosenior is the man for the job.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Designing a convincing biopic set two centuries ago requires some deep digging—but production designer Sam Bader, a voracious researcher, was more than up for it.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for voracious
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Unfortunately, buying a legitimate one to replace what’s been stolen can cost five, 10, or even 20 times that if your dealer’s service department is especially greedy, which is a big part of the problem here.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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Their false claims about getting financially fleeced by Uncle Sam were fueled by a rather sophisticated, albeit deceitful and shameful lobbying campaign, sponsored by greedy gadflies out to make a quick buck.—
Tom Margenau,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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One of the best mountain towns in California, Mammoth Lakes draws both avid skiers and those who’ve never strapped into a ski boot.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Research suggests that avid sports bettors are at risk of depleting their household savings, declaring bankruptcy, and even committing intimate-partner violence.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Close-up Photographer of the Year announces 2025 winner A trippy image of a coral, a huge swarm of mayflies and a ravenous spider were among the winners of the Close-up Photographer of the Year award.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Right now your cat is probably shredding your bedspread in a ravenous rage.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The evening Regal crowd was more enthusiastic than BAM’s afternoon set.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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If this sounds like the future, the El Paso incident is a reminder that the future has paperwork to contend with and that not everyone is enthusiastic.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the simplest case, an unexpected reward (say, discovering some tasty fruit when hungry, or having someone attractive declare their love for you) causes a burst of dopamine release into a part of the basal ganglia known as the striatum—specifically, the nucleus accumbens.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Because many meals are calorie-controlled, some people may need to add snacks or sides to feel fully satisfied, since meals that are too low in calories or protein may leave you hungry.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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So, there are all sorts of fun details and influences here and everybody at Eintracht Frankfurt sounds incredibly excited about where the appointment may lead.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — during the halftime show, to a family excited to witness their son play in one of the biggest games of his career, here's a quick breakdown of those moments.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thousands of fans huddled against the cold during one election rally in Tokyo last week, all eager for a glimpse of Takaichi.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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This is one of the Tex-Mex restaurants that has welcomed celebrities eager to try traditional Texas dishes.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Matt Johnson’s mockumentary creation clearly has its ardent fans.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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While most of us know about laundry, decluttering, and scrubbing the bathroom, there are some tasks that even the most ardent cleaners may overlook.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Voracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voracious. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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