as in desire
a strong wish for something
a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
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as in jonesing
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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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Recent Examples of craving
Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The compound, extracted from the iboga plant in Central Africa, has also been used to decrease opioid cravings and treat severe depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in veterans.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Barton House The Barton House, an 1866 home, is a must-visit for those craving hearty plates like ribeye lasagna, shepherd’s pie, and a burger with bacon and cheddar.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Thick, crispy and caramel-forward, these cookies made with rice flour are guaranteed to satisfy the cookie craving.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The compound, extracted from the iboga plant in Central Africa, has also been used to decrease opioid cravings and treat severe depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in veterans.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
They’re hooked and craving more.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The Barton House The Barton House, an 1866 home, is a must-visit for those craving hearty plates like ribeye lasagna, shepherd’s pie, and a burger with bacon and cheddar.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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In mid-April, Meghan Trainor also called off her entire arena tour, citing a desire to spend time with her young children.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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Renewable energy The global oil crisis has only deepened the desire by many countries to transition to clean energy, which could be a boon for the sector.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The village wanting to put its electrical and cable lines underground brought the total to a hefty $90 million.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the report’s telling, by September 2028, investors have collectively stopped wanting to buy American debt at prevailing yields.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Coming from a working-class family of Mexican immigrants and having worked many years in services jobs around the South Bay, the 36-year-old wanted his art to reflect that longing for a fair treatment of workers, especially immigrants.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Touching on both, this memoir beautifully conveys the haunting presence of an estranged relative and the blurry line between longing and reluctance toward reconnection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There is active litigation against sports betting companies over allegedly causing consumers to become addicted and lose money.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than 300,000 people have died from opioid prescription drug overdoses and millions more became addicted.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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On the sensual afro-pop fusion, produced by Daramola, the artists sing about connecting and desiring each other, and even wanting to have each other’s baby.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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There was nothing left for anyone to drink at Soft Bar after Sabrina arrived because her insatiable thirst sucked up all the moisture within a ten-block radius.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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That standard is based on the Five Freedoms of animal welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Council, which include freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, from injury or disease, from fear and distress; and freedom to express normal behavior.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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They’re hooked and craving more.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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That way, when the tuna show up the hooked baits blend in with the free-swimming chum.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sudarma hopes that guests will plan a day and stay, enjoying multiple meals and lots of entertainment, from Asian sports cars to kids’ hip hop dance classes (free).—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The three-time Grammy winner was recently spotted enjoying a dinner date in Los Angeles with Geese frontman Cameron Winter on April 15.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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