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
Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Overall, there are five restaurants to choose from as well as seven bars to satiate any and all cravings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
An overt sweetness had our tasters craving something more savory.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Whereas my brain scan was mostly black-and-white, the scans of people with alcohol-use disorder light up bright red in areas associated with motivation and cravings.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Overall, there are five restaurants to choose from as well as seven bars to satiate any and all cravings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Many limerents describe their experience in terms that are usually associated with drug addiction—feeling high, craving supply, suffering withdrawal.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
An overt sweetness had our tasters craving something more savory.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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The three women, all widows, were brought together by their shared grief and desire to help others in the same situation.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The difficulty lies in aligning financial reality, operational necessity, and emotional desire into a decision that makes sense five and 10 years from now.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On that phone call with Kaufman, Weir grabbed a guitar and started singing snippets of campfire songs from his past, eagerly wanting to add new verses to some of them.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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With a total student cost of less than $12,000, compared with thousands more at a Cal State or UC, affordability is a huge benefit for students wanting to pursue the bachelor’s degree at SCC, said Denise Foley, dean of business and career education at SCC.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Are you trapped by nostalgia for the past or by a longing for a perfect future that hasn’t taken place yet?—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Silverton credits both Rosenthal’s visibility and a broader cultural longing for familiarity for the restaurant’s popularity.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Simpson's mom was 16 when he was born and became addicted to crack, and his dad abandoned him at birth.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For those that are desiring a less-sweet, more mild syrup, this one may be for you.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jackson’s thirst for attention began in childhood.—
Johanna Neuman,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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While uniting the community worldwide, the fasting tradition is meant to help Muslims experience the hunger and thirst of the poor and foster empathy and generosity.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This large mammal walked on long, spindly limbs — almost like a modern ungulate, such as a horse or zebra — yet its legs ended in massive, hooked claws.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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When Oliver sent me the script, I was really hooked.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As if three promotions in as many years weren’t enough for Wrexham, the north Wales club co-owned by Hollywood stars Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds are enjoying another memorable campaign.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ferreira dispensed with the usual pablum, about not focusing on results, taking it one day at a time, enjoying the journey and what have you.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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