as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I'm really jonesing for a cup of coffee right now
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Arsenal had already won 4-1 at Selhurst Park that season, but their title defence was stuttering and manager George Graham craved more firepower.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025 -
Producers could share wise farming methods, sales reps could amplify the message through distribution, and consumers craved intentional approaches to wine.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rephayah Oselmo is wanted by the state of New York in connection with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the Marshals Service.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Natalya explained McMahon saw her as a serious wrestler and wanted to showcase a more entertaining side.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Leave the whiskey out for a non-alcoholic version and add cloves, ginger, and other aromatics as desired.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Add as many vegetables as desired.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Jonesed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jonesed%20%28for%29. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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