as in wants
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 craves
This generation craves a future worth preparing for, and employers have a unique opportunity to provide financial access and education that can help get them there.
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Julia Bartak,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Update a profile photo and choose a guiding word for the month, because tiny experiments spark the kind of momentum your curious mind craves.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Yet their invisible presence was a reminder that Hollywood still craves, and needs, Cannes glamour, and vice-versa.
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Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
27 May 2026
But the thing one craves in good fiction is the eye-widening prompt to see things differently.
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Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
After work or stressful days, the brain naturally craves convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Right now, Parsons craves some of that normalcy.
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Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Lantanas Lantana is a long-lasting, dependable bedding flower or small shrub that craves the summer sun.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Julia Bartak,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Update a profile photo and choose a guiding word for the month, because tiny experiments spark the kind of momentum your curious mind craves.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
Yet their invisible presence was a reminder that Hollywood still craves, and needs, Cannes glamour, and vice-versa.
—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
27 May 2026
But the thing one craves in good fiction is the eye-widening prompt to see things differently.
—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
After work or stressful days, the brain naturally craves convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
Right now, Parsons craves some of that normalcy.
—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Lantanas Lantana is a long-lasting, dependable bedding flower or small shrub that craves the summer sun.
—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craves
Verb
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Think about whether your child wants a one-time experience or a deeper camp-style program over several days.
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Charles wants peace with his son.
Verb
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Rosie Randisi Presiding over one end of the resort’s iconic, 140-foot freshwater pool, the spa enjoys pride of place within the exuberant greenery of the 32-acre estate in the island’s pastoral north, far removed from Ibiza’s nightlife reputation.
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Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has become associated with the wand, and Vasil enjoys giving the Japanese media something to write about, especially with Murakami sidelined.
Verb
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In Cancer, Venus desires emotional safety, loyalty and genuine intimacy.
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On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.
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