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
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Here are some of our other favorite recipes that will satisfy any craving.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
While this stylish psychological potboiler is named after Thomas Harris' famous flesh-craving psychiatrist, Hannibal is just as much about FBI profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy).
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Noun
Over time, healthy diet changes can reduce cravings.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
Here are some of our other favorite recipes that will satisfy any craving.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Verb
But there are a few key games those of us already craving for football can’t wait to see.
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Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
While this stylish psychological potboiler is named after Thomas Harris' famous flesh-craving psychiatrist, Hannibal is just as much about FBI profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy).
—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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Daphne Koller, Coursera co-founder, reflected on her early programming days with BASIC, driven by the intellectual beauty of mathematical models and a desire for real-world impact.
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These thin sheets of lead containing scratches of supernatural desires were used to sway a court case, target a rival, or even a lover, as per Archaeology News.
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Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment follows Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the gang of anthropomorphic toys as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad.
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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.
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.
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Lyles has not given a reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.
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At times the longing feels sweet and the search like a little sorrow.
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The sun shines a light on your personal desires and longings.
Adjective
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According to Inside Climate News, the rescue took place on Sunday, June 7, when the male turtle, later named Bowser, had been foul-hooked near his left front flipper by a fisherman casting off the pier.
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Audiences all over the world became hooked on streaming during lockdown and movie theater audiences still haven't recovered.
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Beachgoers seeking relief from the recent heat or simply desiring a walk near the ocean have been met over the past week with advisories to stay away and, barring that, warnings to be extremely cautious around waves that have proven tragically powerful along Bay Area coasts.
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London joined the organization in 2018, desiring to bring a chapter of the guild to his community in Seattle.
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
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His thirst would be sated in the second half.
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Warsh, like many economists, thinks the financial markets have become too dependent on Fed guidance, and that such direction is more effective in financial crises or economic downturns.
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The film’s take on technology, which is sadly true about the amount of screen time that children (and adults) get on a daily basis, is realistic, as more and more people are becoming dependent on screens and losing in-person human interactions.
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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