as in desire
a strong wish for something
a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
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as in wanting
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
craves ice cream at all hours of the day
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as in jonesing
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Recent Examples of craving
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The group was visiting from New York, and the craving hit them.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The Clayton Lean on the Clayton as your go-to when craving a denim style that falls somewhere between a voluminous wide-leg and those narrower, straight-leg styles.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Shoppers recommend slicing it before freezing so individual portions are ready to grab whenever a craving hits.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The group was visiting from New York, and the craving hit them.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The mornings feel cooler, evenings come quicker, and our bodies innately start craving structure.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
The Clayton Lean on the Clayton as your go-to when craving a denim style that falls somewhere between a voluminous wide-leg and those narrower, straight-leg styles.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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Your creative abilities and desire for fun, games and enjoyment will all be enhanced, as well.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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And that simple desire — to play at home — is precisely why Enfield Town exists.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many choose to interpret this story as God wanting firm borders.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the same respondents were also very dug in on their beliefs and not wanting to compromise them.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Who is to say that the longing wasn’t the most purposeful agent of that change?—
Rachel Kushner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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The lyrics explored longing and disillusion, marking a thematic change for the band.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After all, who can’t relate to someone desiring a simple vacation with their family only to have work issues get in the way?—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Buyers desiring a teapot that naturally regulates temperature should seek a pot made of heavy metal pot rather than glass.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Reports say Edwards and his wife became addicted to drugs and were arrested multiple times.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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An additional concern about vaping is the emergence of a new generation that has become addicted to nicotine without the use of cigarettes.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This year finds artists quenching fans’ thirst for pop hits, literally.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Along with the offense, the Giants’ bullpen continues enjoying collective success even with a vastly different personnel, one that does not feature Randy Rodríguez, Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers or Erik Miller.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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In July, Aniston was spotted enjoying a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca — where she was joined by friends including Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka — and Curtis was with her for the vacation.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Once viewers are seemingly hooked on HBO Max, WBD would ideally like to charge more.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even stranger, the appendage is covered in hooked protusions at its tip.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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