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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Recent Examples of hungry
Just then, a horrible noise, like a hungry pterodactyl circling the gathering, comes from all sides; everyone looks scared.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 14 Feb. 2025
And the growing audience is really hungry for local Indonesian content.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
Astronomers tend to be hungry, and many of us love junk food.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2025
The team also ran similar tests on hungry mice, presenting them with the same food options and monitored the neurological reactions that happened in their brains — the results were surprising.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025
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Tulowitzki, now an assistant coach with the Texas Longhorns, happily obliged — excited to work with a player of Betts’ caliber and, like the rest of the baseball world, also curious to see how the six-time Gold Glove right fielder would fare in his virtually unprecedented position switch.—
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One of Ritchson’s co-stars who was excited to see the massive throwdown between Reacher and Paulie was Maria Sten, who reprises her role as Francis Neagly—Reacher’s former fellow solider and closest confidant—in Season 3.—
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Residents who live near a fishing location, spend a lot of time near the water or are avid boaters are encouraged to get involved.—
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An avid motorcyclist, Trujillo had been riding for years and was planning to start a YouTube channel to help others maintain and ride bikes safely before his life was cut short, his fiancée said.—
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Despite the grim proceedings and grubby environment, the spatial arrangement of the image brings to mind a theatre balcony packed with eager punters ready to consume their money’s worth of entertainment.—
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The obvious concern is that such a move could result in a loss of business, as there are always plenty of young publicists who are struggling to build their brands and eager to add a famous name to their client list without being too picky about contract terms.—
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Sit at the counter and watch the enthusiastic chefs at work.—
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In the early going, that group — Correa included — seems to be among the most enthusiastic about the changes.—
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Socially anxious and snobby, Victoria is dedicated to keeping her three children on the same affluent life path she's followed.—
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That is a disconcerting, even chilling prospect for sources in the news division, who see the legendary house of Murrow and Cronkite caught in the middle as controlling Paramount Global shareholder Shari Redstone is anxious to close the transaction.—
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The Latino diaspora was thirsty for a new sound that helped speak to their new urban environment; sort of like reggaetón has become for younger generations.—
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Rest if tired, hydrate if thirsty, and cool down if hot. Position Practice safe body positioning while gardening.—
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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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