as in desire
a strong wish for something
a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
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as in jonesing
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as in wanting
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
craves ice cream at all hours of the day
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Recent Examples of craving
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Then, on June 6, Venus will slip into your fourth house of home, family and innermost feelings, evoking a desire and craving for emotional connection, plush bedding and a cozy aesthetic.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
This is for all the introverts out there who might be craving cozy, comfy vibes but still want to go out.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But the possibilities for a musical from the story are pretty self-evident, given the long Broadway history of flight as a metaphor for escape, a willingness to take risks and the ever-popular craving for self-actualization.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025
Then, on June 6, Venus will slip into your fourth house of home, family and innermost feelings, evoking a desire and craving for emotional connection, plush bedding and a cozy aesthetic.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 June 2025
Verb
Many people report craving desserts and high-carb foods before and during their periods.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
This is for all the introverts out there who might be craving cozy, comfy vibes but still want to go out.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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More Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Many fans have been happy with this news, as the desire for the Buss Family to sell the team has grown over the years.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Thanks to the valve-free design, kids can guzzle as much as their thirsty heart desires.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
Noun
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This potent synergy could leave you questioning the strength of your emotional foundations while challenging your dreams and longings in unexpected ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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My research focuses on nostalgia – a sentimental longing for treasured moments in our personal pasts – and how nostalgia is linked to our well-being and feelings of connection with others.—
Chelsea Reid,
The Conversation,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Not the murder, not the arrival of the addicted sister, but the removal of the boy that has been at the core of so much sorrow and betrayal between the sisters.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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Listen to this article OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma ‘s $7 billion-plus plan to settle thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids will go before a judge Friday, potentially setting up votes on whether to accept it for local governments, people who became addicted to the drug and other groups.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
Noun
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California’s existing groundwater infrastructure may fail to quench the state’s thirst in an increasingly arid future, even as officials celebrate widespread conservation achievements, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned on Tuesday.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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And for a nightcap, guests have not one, but two bar options to quench their thirst for spirits and top shelf drinks.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Saville became hooked on feminist critical theory, familiarizing herself with the work of Julia Kristeva, Hélène Cixous, and Luce Irigaray, among others.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In fact, thanks to a hooked indentation on the inside of one of its jaws, the wrench actually triples as a bottle opener.—
Ben Coxworth
May 27,
New Atlas,
27 May 2025
Verb
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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While enjoying a diverse customer base, budget-friendly retail has been especially popular with younger shoppers, which has helped expand the segment to more than $510 billion globally in 2022, according to Verified Market Research.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Resist the urge to stick exclusively with people from the same background who all see the world the same way.—
Robert E. Siegel,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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Most importantly, resist the urge to settle or lower your standards because dating feels hard.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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With funding dependent on how many pupils attend, the school’s finances were pressured.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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Spouses and dependent children of service members enrolled in SGLI.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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