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
The 6-foot-2, 207-pounder has the short-area quickness, yards-after-the catch ability and run-blocking toughness that coach Kyle Shanahan craves.
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Matt Barrows, New York Times, 25 Apr. 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
This directly clashes with Cooper's Aquarius moon — also in her seventh house — which craves space, autonomy and emotional detachment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, the perpetually unfulfilled Homelander craves utter devotion, which means ending Starlight herself and arresting every single Starlighter.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
If your family craves beach time beyond Galveston, these barrier islands deliver.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
And for anyone who craves the Charlotte that existed before the craft cocktail boom and the rooftop bar era, this basement-level pub is a gift.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Audiences today discover culture across feeds, streets, and screens — and the next generation craves in-person experiences that foster genuine connection.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Matt Barrows, New York Times, 25 Apr. 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
This directly clashes with Cooper's Aquarius moon — also in her seventh house — which craves space, autonomy and emotional detachment.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Still, the perpetually unfulfilled Homelander craves utter devotion, which means ending Starlight herself and arresting every single Starlighter.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
If your family craves beach time beyond Galveston, these barrier islands deliver.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
And for anyone who craves the Charlotte that existed before the craft cocktail boom and the rooftop bar era, this basement-level pub is a gift.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Audiences today discover culture across feeds, streets, and screens — and the next generation craves in-person experiences that foster genuine connection.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craves
Verb
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But the status quo is upended by the arrival of Kyra Marshall (Anika Noni Rose), a woman with young kids who wants a stop sign for safety reasons.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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India wants to diversify its sourcing away from China in these sectors, Malik said, adding that shipbuilding and automotive steel are further areas of interest to India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Irina enjoys several advantages over her comrades, chief among them her past as a high-ranking KGB officer.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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In addition to reading and medicine, Paz enjoys giving back.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.
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