craving 1 of 3

craving

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verb

present participle of crave

craving

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of craving
Verb
The group was visiting from New York, and the craving hit them. Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025 The supplement also contains a blend of plant extracts shown to support digestion, cortisol, progesterone and estrogen levels to assist in weight management, reduce flatulence, decrease occasional heart burn, relieve mild gastrointestinal tract discomfort, and curb carb cravings. Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But when the snow melts, Whistler morphs into a summer wonderland for hikers, bikers, and anyone craving clean mountain air. Essence, 25 Aug. 2025 However, for anyone craving an oasis before boarding a long-haul flight, HNL’s Cultural Gardens are not unlike pushing through the back of the wardrobe and ending up in Narnia. Cemile Kavountzis, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
  • The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Aaron Glenn came in, like many coaches before him, with a desire to kill that mindset.
    Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.
    Esther Zuckerman, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Your fear of being alone is one of many symptoms of your longing for connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Jackman keeps that inheritance intact, similarly flipping the romantic tale script by beginning not with flirtation or longing, but with a wedding.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After all, who can’t relate to someone desiring a simple vacation with their family only to have work issues get in the way?
    Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Buyers desiring a teapot that naturally regulates temperature should seek a pot made of heavy metal pot rather than glass.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Reports say Edwards and his wife became addicted to drugs and were arrested multiple times.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
  • An additional concern about vaping is the emergence of a new generation that has become addicted to nicotine without the use of cigarettes.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There is an unmistakable thirst in Pettman’s quest to understand the problems of having a body in an increasingly digital age.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • These staples are made for traveling light, mixing and matching, and actually enjoying your fall plans without stressing over what to wear.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Season three finds former British spy Sylvia Fox, played by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, mentally and physically recovered from her abduction at the end Season 2 and back to enjoying her life in Italy.
    Peter White, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Broadly, there are five primary bill types, including conical, hooked, chisels, pointed needle-like and spoon-like beaks.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The sibling trope makes these narratives more dramatic, keeping audiences hooked.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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