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craving

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verb

present participle of crave

craving

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adjective

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Recent Examples of craving
Verb
The Bottom Line Eating a balanced breakfast with protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich carbs can help reduce cravings, control your appetite, and support long-term weight loss. Christina Manian, Health, 3 July 2025 Foods high in sugar, fat and salt can hijack your brain’s reward system, creating a cycle of craving and overeating. Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Adjective
Many people report craving desserts and high-carb foods before and during their periods. Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024 This is for all the introverts out there who might be craving cozy, comfy vibes but still want to go out. Linh Ta, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for craving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
  • Wheeler will not participate in the game, citing his desire to stay on routine to help the Phillies win in the second half.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • At its core, this lifestyle aesthetic reflects a generation’s desire to return to a slower, simpler way of life.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The sign says that rubbing the ox brings good luck, its forehead dark with the sweat of human longing.
    Rebecca Chace July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
  • Metaphorically, the fight is the smoke, and the longing is the fire.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • The point is, people are connected, if not addicted, to their phones.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Assembly Bill 408 would keep details about addicted doctors under wraps as long as those doctors voluntarily enter a new, confidential diversion program that the bill would allow the Medical Board to create.
    Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 July 2025
  • Cooper Flagg’s work ethic does not specifically come from a thirst from within, a drive to be the best.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • While enjoying a diverse customer base, budget-friendly retail has been especially popular with younger shoppers, which has helped expand the segment to more than $510 billion globally in 2022, according to Verified Market Research.
    Fred Battisti, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This trend matches the rise of hooked and tufted rugs, which often take on organic shapes with irregular edges.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
  • The problem is these devices seem to be designed to keep us hooked.
    Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • After all, these rich, beautiful people couldn't possibly see past Dee's uncontrollable urge to panic-gag and Charlie's uncontrollable desire to shove grotesque amounts of cheese in his mouth, right?
    Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025
  • That means listening harder, partnering deeper and resisting the urge to simply digitize outdated practices with shinier tools.
    Alex Goryachev, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Critics question whether a battery swap network—capital intensive, dependent on fleet adoption, and distributed across so many different markets—can scale profitably.
    Clay Chandler, Fortune, 19 July 2025
  • Economic uncertainty, higher costs, could also weigh on Netflix, which is highly dependent on consumer spending.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

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