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
Andrew, who is from South Norwood (very close to where the Crystal Palace game was played) and who once lived in a neighborhood near where Arsenal legend Ian Wright is from (Woolwich, south-east London, where Arsenal were originally formed in 1886), craved a safe space for fans of all backgrounds.
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Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In this slurry of addictive information, people craved the authentic — and influencer culture emerged as a tonic.
—David S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Their new home sits on 2 acres and has the seclusion Maszk craved for her young children.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
But tasters just craved a bit more flavor.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
But Brown craved something more.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 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
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
His parents ran a rowdy daycare out of their home an hour north of Denver, and Caldwell looks back at his dogged digging as an early attempt to find the kind of peace and clarity his mind has always naturally craved.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 26 May 2026
In this slurry of addictive information, people craved the authentic — and influencer culture emerged as a tonic.
—David S. Bennahum, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Their new home sits on 2 acres and has the seclusion Maszk craved for her young children.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
But tasters just craved a bit more flavor.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
But Brown craved something more.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 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
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
His parents ran a rowdy daycare out of their home an hour north of Denver, and Caldwell looks back at his dogged digging as an early attempt to find the kind of peace and clarity his mind has always naturally craved.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craved
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Just wanted to know what your thoughts are on this.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Richards, who wanted another umpire to make a ruling with a better angle, said the officials told him Pena did not keep possession.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
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They are best enjoyed from Premium rooms on higher floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Luka Vuskovic enjoyed an impressive season on loan with Hamburg and caught the attention of clubs across Europe.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The company’s shares are down 16% year to date as investors worry its businesses are being eaten up by competitors and that Copilot’s user base leaves a lot to be desired.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Drizzle with maple syrup or honey, if desired.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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“Craved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craved. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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