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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
William and his brother, Prince Harry, were also typical boys in terms of their cravings.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 June 2025
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
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Verb
This creamy and cozy casserole is somehow still perfectly light and bright, a friendly as a summer side that satisfies those buttery cravings.
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Tomato Pudding
Calling all fans of tomato pie!
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
William and his brother, Prince Harry, were also typical boys in terms of their cravings.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 11 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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Advertisement Norris said law enforcement did not know if there was a connection between Roley's desire to become a firefighter at one point and the shooting.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Despite a desire for growth, one thing that will not change is the name of the market, which honors Zelazko’s mother and father-in-law.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Is something deeper, perhaps an emotional or spiritual longing, influencing your career choices?—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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The heartbreak in Ruhl’s version lies in the longing of the father-daughter relationship rather than that of the lovers; Ruhl wrote it as a tribute to her own father, who had died a few years before.—
Pamela Newton
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Rayya was an addict, and during the course of her dying, relapsed and became addicted to cocaine again.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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After the show ended, Dunham became addicted to prescription anxiety medication.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Unlike most teen love affairs, the couple's relationship is complicated by the reality that Edward is secretly a centenarian vampire with a thirst for blood.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Somehow it’s expected that all rape victims should feel a certain way: there ought to be unmitigated anger, or a thirst for vengeance.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
27 June 2025
Verb
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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The problem is these devices seem to be designed to keep us hooked.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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But Trump’s tariff policies have put economic strain on a region that’s heavily dependent on trade with Mexico.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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This will be especially important if the company wants to ship AI smart glasses — which are heavily dependent on quality AI performance and accuracy — to compete with the likes of Meta and Google.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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