as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I'm lusting after that new SUV
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These recipes will satisfy a dinner crowd in a flash, no matter what everyone is craving.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026 -
With cobblestone streets, Spanish moss and 22 grand historic squares, this walkable Southern city makes an ideal destination for families craving something beyond the usual beach trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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People talk about wanting authenticity, wanting discovery, wanting to support small producers, but then skip the wines that aren’t already on a majority of lists or highly rated.—
Maryam Ahmed,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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This could be a model for other states wanting to boost rural development, support farmers and increase healthy food supply to people facing food insecurity.—
Rajiv J. Shah,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Lusting (for or after).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusting%20%28for%20or%20after%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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