as in craving
a strong wish for something
I've had a hankering for pizza with anchovies all afternoon
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Recent Examples of hankering
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Though the bolt had an apparent hankering for coconuts and avoided a direct hit through my scalp, the current traveled through the earth, zapped my feet, and sent me jumping into the air and, ultimately, to the emergency room.
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Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
If your hankering is for Chinese, then pop into bustling Taipei Express for a cheap and cheerful Sa Cha Chicken lunch combo.
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Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
This piece combines a supporting character palette with a leading lady frame to make something perfect for those who have a hankering to whitewash but know better.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
That’s the bit missing these days, and that’s why there’s a hankering for what some people call the West Ham Way.
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Michael Walker,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
And for the kids who get a hankering to try the sport/lifestyle, consider a learn-to camp.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
And if fig is the focus but a cake isn’t calling your name, try one of these fresh and flavorful fig recipes to satisfy any sudden hankering.
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Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2025
For those with a hankering for farm-to-table cuisine, Handle’s menu of fresh, simple dishes will satiate the craving.
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Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
Orange dream freeze at Your 3rd Spot A little sweet and a little sassy, the orange dream freeze satisfies a hankering for a cocktail and a dessert.
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Though the bolt had an apparent hankering for coconuts and avoided a direct hit through my scalp, the current traveled through the earth, zapped my feet, and sent me jumping into the air and, ultimately, to the emergency room.
—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
If your hankering is for Chinese, then pop into bustling Taipei Express for a cheap and cheerful Sa Cha Chicken lunch combo.
—
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
This piece combines a supporting character palette with a leading lady frame to make something perfect for those who have a hankering to whitewash but know better.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
That’s the bit missing these days, and that’s why there’s a hankering for what some people call the West Ham Way.
—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
And for the kids who get a hankering to try the sport/lifestyle, consider a learn-to camp.
—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
And if fig is the focus but a cake isn’t calling your name, try one of these fresh and flavorful fig recipes to satisfy any sudden hankering.
—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2025
For those with a hankering for farm-to-table cuisine, Handle’s menu of fresh, simple dishes will satiate the craving.
—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hankering
Noun
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Both medications prevent cravings and debilitating withdrawal symptoms among people who previously used heroin or fentanyl by binding with the same brain receptor.
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This dish has the sweetness, spice, and crunch to satisfy every craving.
Adjective
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Werther, in his self-delusion, embodies another Goethean type, the longing man—ordinary, but convinced of the extraordinariness of his feelings.
Noun
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For some families, that one change can reduce the urge to check every message.
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The urge to quit everything tends to grow from being everything to everyone, until there is nothing left for yourself.
Adjective
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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Each scoop lifted tons of earth and rock as engineers raced to complete one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in history.
Noun
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But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
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And yet Webster’s dictionary, and his earlier attempts at spelling reform, expressed a radical desire to forge an entirely new tongue based in the vernacular genius of the aspiring American people.
Adjective
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Starring Elordi and Barry Keoghan, Fennell’s dark comedy about class resentment and covetous destruction was sold on the promise of erotic excess.
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For most players, that amount of storage is realistically enough for all but the most covetous data hoarders.
Noun
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While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved.
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If your skin needs a hydration boost, reach for the brand's Hyaluronic Moisture formula with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to quench its thirst.
Adjective
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Maher concluded his acceptance by noting that he’s never been too obsessed with collecting awards hardware.
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Beyond its cult favorite status elsewhere, our shopping team remains collectively obsessed.
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“Hankering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hankering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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