as in to want
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 crave
This evening craves soft focus and flow.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
On the outside, this pairing may look charming, but behind closed doors, Cancer craves a level of vulnerability and emotional intimacy that Libra struggles to provide on a regular basis.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
But positioning a brand toward Gen X isn’t enough — this group craves authenticity, representation, connection and meaningful experiences.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for crave
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
On the outside, this pairing may look charming, but behind closed doors, Cancer craves a level of vulnerability and emotional intimacy that Libra struggles to provide on a regular basis.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
But positioning a brand toward Gen X isn’t enough — this group craves authenticity, representation, connection and meaningful experiences.
—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for crave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crave
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Your 10th House of Career wants focus as the Sun forms a quincunx with transformative Pluto in your 5th House of Creativity, testing balance between responsibility and joy.
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The complaint also identifies several defendants as having ties to the Christian Zheng Sheng Association, a Hong Kong charity whose founder, Jacob Lam Hay-sing, is wanted by Hong Kong police in an unrelated criminal investigation.
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India’s government, which has long leveraged a hard line on Pakistan for domestic political advantage, enjoyed a rally-around-the-flag effect that gave it a useful boost one year after a worse-than-expected performance in national elections.
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Away from basketball, the two players enjoy plenty of interests.
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The reason for desiring home produce is clear.
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Taste and cook an additional 2 minutes for softer tomatoes if desired.
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“Crave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crave. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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