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 teenagers each craved a room of their own, away from their pesky younger siblings.
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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
Opera companies have long craved a compact, family-friendly hit, good for all ages, like ballet’s Nutcracker.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
George and Tina Schneider, along with their children, Jonathan and Emily, are introducing Northeast Florida to a taste of home that their family has craved since moving here from Connecticut more than 20 years ago.
—Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 24 Jan. 2026
While successful, the artists craved more.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
But early albums did not produce songs with mass appeal, at times frustrating record label executives who craved shorter, radio-friendly tunes that would drive sales.
—Adam Levine, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
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
Opera companies have long craved a compact, family-friendly hit, good for all ages, like ballet’s Nutcracker.
—Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
George and Tina Schneider, along with their children, Jonathan and Emily, are introducing Northeast Florida to a taste of home that their family has craved since moving here from Connecticut more than 20 years ago.
—Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 24 Jan. 2026
While successful, the artists craved more.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
But early albums did not produce songs with mass appeal, at times frustrating record label executives who craved shorter, radio-friendly tunes that would drive sales.
—Adam Levine, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craved
Verb
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Carolyn, by all accounts, wanted something simple that wouldn’t look dated or feature much adornment.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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His parents wanted to make sure that he and his older brother would never get sucked into such slaughter.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For most of his time in office, American citizens have enjoyed affordable gas prices, especially compared to the average fuel costs during the Biden administration.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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My family enjoyed a daring dip in the outdoor pool before heating up in the sauna at Allas Pool, a seaside bathing center in the heart of the city.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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California teachers’ desired class sizes average 20 to 24 students.—
Diana Lambert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many stouts lean bitter due to the hops, so only 8 ounces is needed for sufficient flavor (which nicely provides you with leftovers to drink while cooking, if desired).—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Craved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craved. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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