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
David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Satisfy your cravings without breaking your diet.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
For families and individuals craving a clear path forward, this shift can have a meaningful impact.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
At that time, functional MRI showed strong activation of the nucleus accumbens — a brain area that mediates reward, cravings, and addiction.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Satisfy your cravings without breaking your diet.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
With cobblestone streets, Spanish moss and 22 grand historic squares, this walkable Southern city makes an ideal destination for families craving something beyond the usual beach trip.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
For families and individuals craving a clear path forward, this shift can have a meaningful impact.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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Her square to picky Venus, though, could pit self-care desires against home chores.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Trump has expressed a desire to push more responsibility for disasters down to states.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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People talk about wanting authenticity, wanting discovery, wanting to support small producers, but then skip the wines that aren’t already on a majority of lists or highly rated.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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This could be a model for other states wanting to boost rural development, support farmers and increase healthy food supply to people facing food insecurity.—
Rajiv J. Shah,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Over pinwheeling synths, Mahesh inhabits her narrator’s misplaced longing with gooey, heart-eyed delusion and sweetly pathetic determination.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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As Carolyn, Emma Ramos is particularly expressive, drawing quietly on deep reserves of pain and longing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One in 6 children will become addicted when marijuana use occurs before age 18, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Some people, particularly those who grew up during the rise of social media, are also increasingly worried about the potential of becoming addicted or too reliant on AI tools.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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On the sensual afro-pop fusion, produced by Daramola, the artists sing about connecting and desiring each other, and even wanting to have each other’s baby.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked?—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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But for average people, the thirst signal is a good indicator.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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They’re hooked and craving more.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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That way, when the tuna show up the hooked baits blend in with the free-swimming chum.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Belltower Green is the city’s urban greenspace and gardens, and is the spot for enjoying summer concerts, seasonal parades, and a splash pad during the warmer months.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Yedlin, a Seattle native, feels at home in the mountains and said his wife and two young children are enjoying the quiet, family-friendly life in Utah.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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