as in wanted
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 craved
The interesting question is why West craved an ADHD diagnosis so badly—apart, presumably, from access to the delicious fruits of Big Pharma.
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Las Vegas has desperately been looking for its long-term signal-caller, and Mendoza provides the consistency and professionalism that the Raiders have craved for decades at the position.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Just as Anand craved fresh paneer, Bento craved the Topo cheese of his parents’ Azorean homeland.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
That's in part because the bank didn't yet have a digital banking solution that younger founders in particular craved, Petno said.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The teenagers each craved a room of their own, away from their pesky younger siblings.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Amid its evolution into a shopping and dining powerhouse, the neighborhood long craved a calm refuge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Patients have craved a solution after years of encountering lists that are often filled with inaccuracies, most notably whether doctors participate in an insurance plan’s network.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Let’s hope this new format continues to foster the competition the audience craved.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Las Vegas has desperately been looking for its long-term signal-caller, and Mendoza provides the consistency and professionalism that the Raiders have craved for decades at the position.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Just as Anand craved fresh paneer, Bento craved the Topo cheese of his parents’ Azorean homeland.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
That's in part because the bank didn't yet have a digital banking solution that younger founders in particular craved, Petno said.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
The teenagers each craved a room of their own, away from their pesky younger siblings.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
Amid its evolution into a shopping and dining powerhouse, the neighborhood long craved a calm refuge.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Patients have craved a solution after years of encountering lists that are often filled with inaccuracies, most notably whether doctors participate in an insurance plan’s network.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026
Let’s hope this new format continues to foster the competition the audience craved.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craved
Verb
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That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bencoglu also enjoyed the warmth of the home supporters on Tuesday.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The service might leave something to be desired here, but that can be said of most restaurants in Rome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Craved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craved. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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