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
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.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
This was the childhood Prince William so craved.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
His father grieved by never mentioning her name again in the house, and the fatherly approval Bono craved was in short supply.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
If anything, the conclusion of The Fugitive proved that viewers craved resolution in serialized storytelling.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 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
As in the radio days, Studio 50 was the preferred venue for television performers who craved the contact high of a live audience, none more so than the star of The Jackie Gleason Show.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 6 Sep. 2025
This was the childhood Prince William so craved.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
His father grieved by never mentioning her name again in the house, and the fatherly approval Bono craved was in short supply.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
If anything, the conclusion of The Fugitive proved that viewers craved resolution in serialized storytelling.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 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
As in the radio days, Studio 50 was the preferred venue for television performers who craved the contact high of a live audience, none more so than the star of The Jackie Gleason Show.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craved
Verb
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After making 35 appearances (16 starts) with Triple-A Omaha, the club wanted Bowlan to make a positional change.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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The enticing breakfast spread includes French toast, eggs, and oatmeal and can be enjoyed in the dining room or on the patio.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI and the Big Tech players have enjoyed a good head start with their respective foundation AI models, while Beijing has long considered AI a strategic priority.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mobile check-in allows guests to bypass the lobby and go straight to their rooms using the hotel’s app, if desired.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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For example, one of my students, who had a background in finance, strongly desired to get a job in marketing.—
Harry Kraemer,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Craved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craved. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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