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
Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Slurp Down Some Oysters Satisfy your shellfish craving at the Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Surf City, and wash it down with a rum cocktail or craft beer on tap.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
For those craving excess, the legendary Quadzilla stacks four third-pound patties with American cheese and full toppings.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
What to Do Instead of Skipping Breakfast One reason it is recommended to eat enough food earlier in the day is that withholding food can lead to overeating later—hunger, cravings, and emotions compound.
—Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
Slurp Down Some Oysters Satisfy your shellfish craving at the Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Surf City, and wash it down with a rum cocktail or craft beer on tap.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
After that, John, craving outside validation, takes Carolyn to a super-secret dinner at their little Indian spot, and promises to re-examine his life to make room for her.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
For those craving excess, the legendary Quadzilla stacks four third-pound patties with American cheese and full toppings.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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Her square to picky Venus, though, could pit self-care desires against home chores.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Trump has expressed a desire to push more responsibility for disasters down to states.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the winter transfer window opened, there was significant interest from clubs wanting to take him on loan, because the player was still not getting many minutes at Barca.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Unions and district remain apart on salary increases, with teachers seeking 17% raises and Local 99 workers — some of the lowest-paid — also wanting stability.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The astronauts’ expressions of admiration and longing for Earth echo a long history of space explorers gaining new appreciation for their home planet.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Set in Manipur, the film follows a young boy seeking to bring his absent father home, threading themes of longing, identity and fractured family life through the landscape of a border town.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Such substances have drawn increasing scrutiny from researchers, regulators and families of those who’ve become addicted and as overdoses, hospitalizations and deaths have increased.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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That came today, following nine days of deliberation, when a jury in Los Angeles determined that both Meta and Google were guilty for allowing young users to become addicted and suffer mental health issues as a result.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Hyundai will surely sell a slew of these and might even out sell the sister-like Kia Telluride for those desiring a little more flare.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After all, nothing puts a damper on a picnic faster than warm drinks — especially as temperatures rise and guests crave cold, refreshing beverages to quench their thirst.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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When the mood strikes for a hair refresh, even brunettes have a sudden thirst for bursts of lightened hair.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Both Prinstein and Nagata say that the default privacy setting for minors should be set so that their data is not shared with other companies, and isn't used to personalize content that can keep them hooked to social media for extended periods of time.—
Carmel Wroth,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cast your mind back to summer 2019, a pre-Covid era when we were all hooked on Euphoria season one and the high school exploits of protagonist Rue, played by a scruffy Zendaya, all basketball shorts and tangled hair.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Peaches is described as affectionate and well-balanced — enjoying car rides, treats and quiet time at home.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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