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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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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
hungry for the latest news
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Recent Examples of hungry
The pasta courses would not serve as a main course for one hungry person.
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John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Kids will love helping hungry cavepeople—Ogg, Bogg, Grogg, and Shirley—hunt for food while avoiding the legendary Snack-O-Saurus Rex.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
The project's scale, the largest in his career to date, didn't faze Mescal, who, like his character, was hungry for a challenge.
—EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The maps can also show gaps where low-hanging fruit can be snagged by those hungry for part of the mission.
—Tim Madden, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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John Mariani, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Kids will love helping hungry cavepeople—Ogg, Bogg, Grogg, and Shirley—hunt for food while avoiding the legendary Snack-O-Saurus Rex.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
The project's scale, the largest in his career to date, didn't faze Mescal, who, like his character, was hungry for a challenge.
—EW.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The maps can also show gaps where low-hanging fruit can be snagged by those hungry for part of the mission.
—Tim Madden, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
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Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility.Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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After the episode aired on July 17, the TikToker (and an avid astrology believer) tells PEOPLE that fans were quick to look skyward to reason why the duo had such a natural rapport.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some eager District 9 voters arrived at St. Bernard Catholic Church before the polls opened at 7 a.m., volunteer greeter Bob Klein of Appleton said.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Elevated superhero fare like Watchmen received an enthusiastic welcome to the tune of 26 nominations and 11 wins including Outstanding Limited Series.Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The enthusiastic turnout demonstrates that the public still holds a strong belief and the purpose of our elections.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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In Tucson, Arizona, David McCumber, the executive editor of the Arizona Daily Star, who manages the paper’s op-eds and letters to the editor, said voters are extremely anxious.Brian Stelter, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Zoom out: Americans have been worried and anxious about post-election violence and turmoil.Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Because hot air is thirstier — and therefore wetter — the rising heat has correlated with a rise in floods as well.Saul Elbein, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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Later in the segment, Underwood discusses his new role in STARZ’s Three Women and reacts to some thirsty tweets.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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