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
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.
—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
The roster craves rebounding and positional size at the power forward spot.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Taurus craves loyalty, stability, physical affection and relationships that feel safe (and worthy) to invest in.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
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
The roster craves rebounding and positional size at the power forward spot.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
Taurus craves loyalty, stability, physical affection and relationships that feel safe (and worthy) to invest in.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craves
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The conversation, naturally, is about Lindsay and Danielle making up, and then Kyle wants Danielle to apologize to Amanda for having recently treated her badly.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Follmer wants to have movie showings in the natural amphitheater below the garden.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Jake, who previously interned at amNewYork, enjoys telling sports stories with a human-interest element and incorporating video within his coverage.—
Molly Fellin Spence,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2026
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Nobody enjoys being randomly summoned into your post about the Top 37 Visionary Thought Leaders Changing Synergy in Healthcare.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In Cancer, Venus desires emotional safety, loyalty and genuine intimacy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Craves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craves. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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