starve
verb (used without object)
to die or perish from lack of food or nourishment.
starving
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present participleof starve.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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Government regulations bar anyone under 18 from participating in religious activities, starving the monasteries of young devotees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“That’s starving the world of diesel,” York said, just as demand for the fuel is picking up.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Simultaneously, his gamble on a self-owned Pac-12 Network failed to land a DirecTV deal, starving member schools of cash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
"People have no idea where to evacuate. There's been no government advice. Many have fled to the hills and are starving."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
But I was also starving, and I watched hungrily as Frederick and Bruno tore through my satchel and ate all the food I had packed.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
