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
Pisces February 19 – March 20 This evening craves soft focus and flow.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
This evening craves soft focus and flow.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
On the outside, this pairing may look charming, but behind closed doors, Cancer craves a level of vulnerability and emotional intimacy that Libra struggles to provide on a regular basis.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
But positioning a brand toward Gen X isn’t enough — this group craves authenticity, representation, connection and meaningful experiences.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
This evening craves soft focus and flow.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
On the outside, this pairing may look charming, but behind closed doors, Cancer craves a level of vulnerability and emotional intimacy that Libra struggles to provide on a regular basis.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
But positioning a brand toward Gen X isn’t enough — this group craves authenticity, representation, connection and meaningful experiences.
—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craves
Verb
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By establishing child care as a valid use of campaign funds, Grechen Shirley said, the question is no longer who can afford to run for office, but who really wants to serve their community.
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If James wants to return to the Heat, the team would have interest, a source conveyed to The Miami Herald on Tuesday.
Verb
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And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?
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While living at Cedar Hollow Ranch, Gracie enjoys a diet of foliage from the trees there, alfalfa, a 16% protein feed, carrots, apples and sweet potatoes, Jones said.
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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“Craves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craves. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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