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
Whiteness craves power and money and is unwilling to concede that power and money to non-whites.
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Literary Hub, 18 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
At times, the Heat coach craves the two-big look.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Nobody on earth craves the ball more than him.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 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
At times, the Heat coach craves the two-big look.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Nobody on earth craves the ball more than him.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craves
Verb
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The bigger picture The launch is a meaningful bet on what Yahoo Finance’s 30-year audience actually wants.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Still, the launcher configuration suggests the company wants Comet to engage both surface and aerial threats during independent operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Verb
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For instance, Charli is a plush purple monkey who enjoys hugging fingers and reacts to movement.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In the almost three decades since, their yard has become a sort of experimentation ground for Paul, who enjoys creating his own hybrids.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Verb
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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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Your heart desires the familiar as Venus enters Pisces.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Craves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craves. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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