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

Others may want treatment, medication support for cravings or withdrawal, or simply someone to begin talking through next steps. — Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Verb

For martini drinkers craving bubbles and spritz fans seeking something drier, this is where the two meet. — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026 Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for craving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving

Noun

Cary, torn between his own desires and others’ expectations, can’t seem to determine where his loyalties lie.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026
Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in the 80-minute one-act play, which won Escola a Tony Award.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of desire

Adjective

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
The state does not sufficiently fund services for people who become addicted to gambling via the sports-betting apps on their phones, mental health experts say, and there are not enough therapists trained to treat gambling addiction.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 18 June 2026

Definition of addicted

Verb

For travelers wanting a bit more comfort, business class provides a noticeable upgrade.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
One beach local says that tourists wanting to create a party atmosphere takes away from the sound of the ocean and the enjoyment of others.

— Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Definition of wanting

Noun

History has shown us that the very celebration of our shared longing for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ensures that those values will endure.

— Lonnie G. Bunch III, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
But what Spiro is writing about in most of these tunes is something a little more interesting than standard loss-and-longing fare.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of longing

Adjective

Perps are less obvious of a fit for sports betting, where wagers are generally hooked to the outcome of a game or other event with a clear end date.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Anglophones become hooked on Telemundo William Kennedy of Miami is married to a Colombian woman, whose native language is Spanish.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of hooked

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

Adjective

Unlike wealthy nations with the reserves and infrastructure to buffer the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, import-dependent economies are more vulnerable to immediate, cascading supply chain shocks.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
This exhausting existence has kept Lucky emotionally dependent on her father.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026

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