1
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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2
as in avid
showing urgent desire or interest
a voracious reader
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Recent Examples of voracious
Through it all, new industries and technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing continue to expand, with a voracious appetite for electrical power, computing power, and space to build.
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Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 June 2025
After years of lobbying from various fishing interests who maintain the species not only made a comeback, but were wiping out other species because of their voracious appetites, the FWC agreed in 2022 to open a very limited goliath grouper season.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
The voracious pachyderm finally backed out of the store, a bag of snacks still clasped in his trunk.
—Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 5 June 2025
This year’s testing comes amid an increase in an invasive mosquito that is known for its voracious appetite and rapid spread that has alarmed state entomologists.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
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Scott Cohn, CNBC, 11 June 2025
After years of lobbying from various fishing interests who maintain the species not only made a comeback, but were wiping out other species because of their voracious appetites, the FWC agreed in 2022 to open a very limited goliath grouper season.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
The voracious pachyderm finally backed out of the store, a bag of snacks still clasped in his trunk.
—Chelsea Chan, NBC news, 5 June 2025
This year’s testing comes amid an increase in an invasive mosquito that is known for its voracious appetite and rapid spread that has alarmed state entomologists.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for voracious
Adjective
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But the vast majority are cynical and greedy and scared of losing their jobs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 July 2025
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A far cry from the mild-mannered Peter Parker in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man films, Tully is an abusive, hot-headed, and greedy slime ball who leverages post-war desperation into a thriving criminal business.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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As avid travelers know, Away luggage recently became available at Amazon, and now, the rarely-ever-on-sale brand is sporting some big markdowns in honor of Prime Day.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Both West and Fuentes were avid supporters of Trump who repeatedly had made antisemitic remarks.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Weatherspoon brings a sweetness to each page that slowly builds to a sensual climax, leaving you ravenous for more.—
Ashley Poston,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Fans became so ravenous that multiple guests drove hours for a taste, sometimes visiting from other states, only to find no physical space for dining.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The fans who showed up at the Intuit Dome were enthusiastic enough, especially when the in-game host fired them up, but the matchups between geographic neighbors Palm Beach and Miami, and L.A. and San Diego, don’t exactly scream rivalry.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The company’s $12.5 million in annual revenue, growing at 83% year over year, suggests the market is hungry for certainty in an industry built on uncertainty.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
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Similarly, Scorpios can also be intense, passionate and hungry for power.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The actress, 32, spoke with PEOPLE on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film Smurfs and shared that her kids — son Kingston, 4, and daughter Jackson, 2 — are going to be very excited to see their mom on the big screen.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Not everyone will be excited to see the president back in town, however.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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As growth in the region has pushed west and commercial development has accelerated beyond Boise, Idaho’s second-largest city has added jobs, boosted wages and caught the eye of employers eager to set up shop in a central location and cut their workers’ commute times.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Applications for the program will open later this year and the government is optimistic about strong interest from those eager to capitalize on this opportunity.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Some of the president's most ardent supporters were in uproar.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The audience is on board before the show even starts This show attracts ardent followers.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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“Voracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voracious. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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