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
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.
—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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craves
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In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Most significantly, Lee wants voters to grant the mayor’s office a veto over Oakland City Council decisions and absorb many day-to-day responsibilities of running the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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But while ChatGPT enjoys a significant lead in monthly users, rival models are quickly catching up.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The submissive Colin finds new confidence and enjoys doing assorted things for Ray, but complications arise when Colin begins to want something more emotional.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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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 18 Jun. 2026.
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