1
as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
that dude had a jones for heroin like you wouldn't believe
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as in craving
a strong wish for something
I have a real jones for a milk shake
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Recent Examples of jones
Loyalists of Fripp and his mothership band, King Crimson, have had their prog jones satisfied multiple times in the past few years.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
The beltway media world has always had a sort of jones for celebrities, and celebrities have often loved them right back, a mutual appreciation society that reached its apogee during the correspondents’ dinners of the Obama years.
—New York Times, 1 May 2022
Kesha is indulging her jones for all things paranormal and unexplained in the upcoming discovery+ series Conjuring Kesha.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2021
That Jason Momoa has a jones for jeans should come as a surprise to absolutely no one.
—Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, 5 June 2019
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
The beltway media world has always had a sort of jones for celebrities, and celebrities have often loved them right back, a mutual appreciation society that reached its apogee during the correspondents’ dinners of the Obama years.
—New York Times, 1 May 2022
Kesha is indulging her jones for all things paranormal and unexplained in the upcoming discovery+ series Conjuring Kesha.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2021
That Jason Momoa has a jones for jeans should come as a surprise to absolutely no one.
—Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, 5 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jones
Noun
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The teenage character faces a challenging upbringing while dealing with his mother’s drug addiction.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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Sentry, has documented mental health issues, was the victim of abuse, and struggled with addiction.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
2 May 2025
Noun
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That drug works by blocking the opioid receptors that trigger cravings.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
9 May 2025
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To satisfy any of these cravings, Putin will have to reach a peace agreement, preferably supplemented by an economic deal, or series of deals, with Trump.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
9 May 2025
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Better to be parched with thirst, better to pray for pain, pain, and more pain, than to feel empty, and to feel so without truly feeling at all.—
Peter Nguyen,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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But with that life comes the eternal dark thirst, too.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors claimed the killings were driven by the brothers’ desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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One which has surrendered the desire for tidy endings, resuming my commitment to speak, and resist.—
Sarah Aziza,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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But Sieh is the standout, emitting a complex blend of sardonic acceptance, cynical verbosity and submerged emotional longing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Finding purpose Both the Futures Lab and Women in Animation sessions showed a clear longing from producers, and filmmakers to discuss their challenges.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Whether progress endures will depend on whether state policymakers resist the urge to slack on debt reduction at the first sign of improvement.—
Andrew Fowler,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2025
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But that’s only possible for those with the patience and discipline to avoid the natural human urge to cut and run.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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By voting, supporters not only champion their favorite couples but also fuel real-world solutions to hunger and environmental degradation.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Bakeries and food kitchens have shut down, hunger is widespread and children have suffered malnourishment, the U.N. says.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
5 May 2025
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The Danger Within The biggest threat that Rogoff sees to the dollar’s future is the lack of appetite to reverse the growth in US debt.—
Kevin Coldiron,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Smith said the skin can undergo further harm, as many are often undernourished thanks to the decrease in appetite from the drugs.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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“Jones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jones. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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