voraciously
Americanadverb
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in great quantities, especially excessively or gluttonously.
Scarlet lily beetles, especially the larvae, feed voraciously on the leaves, buds, flowers, and even the stem of the lily plant.
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in a way that is extremely eager or avid.
She is a scholar's scholar: she reads voraciously and broadly, reasons carefully, and always treats opposing arguments with respect.
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I feel especially lucky to get dozens of emails every day from Eat Voraciously readers.
From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2022
“Look for that info on the packaging and a more floury surface appearance on the pasta. Bronze-cut pastas release more starch and encourage the sauce to adhere,” Voraciously staff writer Becky Krystal wrote.
From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2022
Adapted from a Chex recipe by Voraciously staff writer Becky Krystal.
From Washington Post • Aug. 28, 2022
From Voraciously staff writer Becky Krystal, inspired by a 1996 Post recipe by Andrew Schloss.
From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2022
The Voraciously team tested this recipe with canned and home-cooked chickpeas, and both worked very well.
From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2022
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