as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I've been salivating for a high-definition TV for some time
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The Colts’ Alec Pierce, who’s got the kind of size (6-foot-3) that Payton craves, is also hitting the market after his first 1,000-yard campaign.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Instagram craves visual stories.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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New York's new socialist mayor wants to tax corporations and wealthy New Yorkers to finance the city's $12 billion budget deficit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The big question might end up being how long Lutnick, who doesn’t exactly need the job of commerce secretary, wants to remain a punching bag — especially with Democrats favored to win control of the House later this year.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Salivates (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivates%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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