as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I'm really jonesing for a cup of coffee right now
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For vegan and vegetarian folks, craving juicy, tender tacos or a melt-in-your-mouth salmon sushi dish can feel agonizing.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026 -
They’re hooked and craving more.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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The village wanting to put its electrical and cable lines underground brought the total to a hefty $90 million.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the report’s telling, by September 2028, investors have collectively stopped wanting to buy American debt at prevailing yields.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Jonesing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jonesing%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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