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
Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Addictive substances such as nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, and opioids tap into the same brain region to reinforce cravings for and dependence on those substances.
—Alice Park, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Period Cravings Approaching the start of your period and craving all the chocolate?
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Coffee fans can look forward to Atlas Café and at least three new Dutch Bros locations, while global cravings will be met with the arrival of national chains such as Bonchon, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar and Wayback Burgers.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Addictive substances such as nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, and opioids tap into the same brain region to reinforce cravings for and dependence on those substances.
—Alice Park, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Tajin replaces the spice with a sweetness and tanginess that left me craving more.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Period Cravings Approaching the start of your period and craving all the chocolate?
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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The desire for attention and air of rebellion?—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
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Their departures illustrate just how complicated the entire roster equation is, and perhaps how availability could outweigh the desire for name-power in future configurations.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Obviously there are risks with all kinds of energy imports, and some European leaders have been vocal about not wanting to replace reliance on Russian or even US fossil fuels with dependence on Chinese clean tech.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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But, pulling from his own experience growing up at a well-to-do London school, Froushan tapped into that same sense of wanting to be like everyone else.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bunbury’s unmistakable voice weaves through a tapestry of blues, country, and rock, anchored by a nostalgic guitar that evokes both longing and resolve.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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The result is that Russia not only looks like a second-order power but one that is, perhaps unexpectedly, longing for the bygone world of rules, norms, and institutions.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If 4% of gamblers become addicted or have big problems with their gambling, then there are about 160,000 problem gamblers in Illinois, probably many more.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The progression of limerence can be understood as a shift from desiring another person to becoming addicted to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Multiple studies have shown birth control use is not associated with infertility, and for people desiring an IUD, there are many effective options to help manage discomfort with the insertion.—
Karen Greiner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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For those that are desiring a less-sweet, more mild syrup, this one may be for you.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hence, any hit to electrical infrastructure creates an immediate ripple effect of thirst.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Between her thirst-trap selfies and fabulous rendezvous, the 84-year-old never fails to deliver in the content department.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If you’re hooked on Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, a slate of classic and recent series deliver the same 1990s glamour, New York energy and era-defining style.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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So when a hand from Jose Sa and a hooked clearance off the line by Yerson Mosquera denied Amadou Onana a late Villa equaliser, Edwards celebrated in his technical area like his team had scored a goal.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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A day later, both sides were outside during breaks enjoying an unseasonably warm mid-March day in Manhattan.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Grab coffee at Café Lyria in Noho, take a cycling class at AARMY, stop by Baya Bar for a smoothie, spot your favorite TikToker while enjoying a plate of fries at Fanelli Café in Soho, then see the sunset in Washington Square Park, where people watching is a favorite pastime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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