hunger
noun
a compelling need or desire for food.
hungering
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present participleof hunger.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Her own audience, primed to look for conspiracy theories in the wake of a high-profile murder, had been hungering for Owens to challenge the widely accepted version of events.
From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2026
“Our audiences are hungering for an authentic experience, the work of art placed in front of them,” Mr. Steward said.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
And students are hungering to be back in the hustle and bustle of campus life, Brumbaugh added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2022
“The country is very volatile and hungering for change,” he said.
From Washington Post ● May 27, 2022
That’s what comes of hungering for something: You forget to check if it’s rotten before you gobble it down.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
