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 opening craved here, and indicative of the movie’s previous early August date (before Weapons took it over), was $40M, on par with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
But developments in the 1800s allowed companies to sell already-roasted coffee directly to convenience-hungry consumers who also craved more consistency in their brews.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Dan Ashworth had been brought into the club to develop the long-term strategic plan Sir Jim Ratcliffe desperately craved.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The sprawling, boisterous beer garden that Alameda’s east end has long craved is finally here.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
With All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a bone bruise in his right hand, Dalton Rushing was handed the chance at regular playing time the top prospect no doubt craved.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
This was the childhood Prince William so craved.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Philadelphia outfield has long craved a shakeup, however.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Rafael Devers might have the difference-making power that the franchise has craved since Barry Bonds left the scene, but his 31 percent strikeout rate since arriving in a mid-June trade with the Boston Red Sox is the third highest in the league.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
But developments in the 1800s allowed companies to sell already-roasted coffee directly to convenience-hungry consumers who also craved more consistency in their brews.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2025
Dan Ashworth had been brought into the club to develop the long-term strategic plan Sir Jim Ratcliffe desperately craved.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The sprawling, boisterous beer garden that Alameda’s east end has long craved is finally here.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
With All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a bone bruise in his right hand, Dalton Rushing was handed the chance at regular playing time the top prospect no doubt craved.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
This was the childhood Prince William so craved.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Philadelphia outfield has long craved a shakeup, however.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Rafael Devers might have the difference-making power that the franchise has craved since Barry Bonds left the scene, but his 31 percent strikeout rate since arriving in a mid-June trade with the Boston Red Sox is the third highest in the league.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craved
Verb
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Hamlin wanted that race win badly, but securing the runner-up position meant he is placed fourth in the standings.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The actress wanted to her look to emulate French actresses like Bibi Anderson and Liv Ullman as well as Swedish actress, Gunnel Lindblum, and brought these references to Nollet for her transformation.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Detroit automakers have enjoyed some notable EV wins in pickups (F-150 and Silverado) and SUVs (Equinox and Mustang Mach EV).—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump has enjoyed warm relations with the leaders of Qatar and Turkey, having hosted both recently in the White House.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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With dipping enrollment, lower-than-desired daily class attendance and growing overhead costs, West Contra Costa Unified School District leadership has regularly noted that struggling finances have forced officials to make challenging cuts to prevent a county or state takeover.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Craved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craved. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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