as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I'd die for some ice cream right now
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For those who crave Instagram moments, the Star Raindrops was the best room, with ideal lighting that reflected the color of your choice off your face.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026 -
People were craving the culture and art that had been suppressed during his oppressive reign.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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San Diego still wants to build through pressure, circulate the ball, involve the goalkeeper and create superiority through the midfield.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The key to making housing more affordable is both building smaller starter homes that people can afford, and changing preferences so people want to live in them.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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“Die (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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