CRAVINGS Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkrā-viŋ

Definition of craving

as in desire

a strong wish for something a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles

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craving

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adjective

as in jonesing

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craving

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verb

present participle of crave

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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Noun

His research now reveals revenge operates like an addiction in the brain, activating craving and reward centers while silencing rational thought. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Irritability and low energy and a knife-sharp craving for isolation. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Verb

That’s a natural chance to get up for a bathroom break and do some arm circles or calf raises—whatever your body is craving—before settling back down for the next call. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 27 July 2026 Gen Z is craving shows that depict genuine connection, Rubin says. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for craving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving

Noun

Rachel Ionata, a research and development manager at the center, said the effort is driven by a desire to preserve the environment for future generations.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Additionally, several council members also spoke of the development as part of the eastern gateway to the city, indicating their desire to think big about what the site could be.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of desire

Adjective

Now, with one-year mercenary players plus rapid roster turnover, the first game deters even the most addicted sports gambler.

— Mac Engel July 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
The story follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and crew as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 July 2026

Definition of addicted

Noun

At first glance, the Irwin Pizza Hut’s preservation of its 1990s aesthetic seems like a simple case of promoting a nostalgic longing for the past.

— Jeff Galak, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
This is, at times, a wrenching novel, strewn with broken bodies, but its atrocities never overwhelm its faith in creaturely communion, and in grief and longing that clarify, rather than obscure, one’s desires and selfhood.

— Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of longing

Verb

But Newcastle intend to use the proceeds from the Tonali sale to reinvest in their squad, with Howe desiring a goalkeeper, at least one full-back, two midfielders (should Joe Willock also leave) and at least one attacker.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Yes, a few reward-like mechanisms are in the thin layer of the models built through reinforcement learning, but the models are overwhelmingly about predicting, not desiring.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Definition of desiring

Noun

Staying hydrated is especially important since GLP-1 medications can reduce thirst for some people, and travel itself — especially flying, hot weather, or long sightseeing days — may already increase the risk of dehydration.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Vuskovic’s thirst to improve is accompanied by a temperament to deal with setbacks, indicating a maturity beyond his years.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of thirst

Adjective

Tightly integrated to work only with Tesla electric vehicles, the DC fast-charging experience for Tesla customers was painless in ways that EV drivers dependent on CCS1 chargers operated by a patchwork of networks could only dream of.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
African soccer is more dependent on the money distributed by FIFA than other continents.

— David Close, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

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