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 Pizza Plate is a reusable metal tray that uses heat retention to re-crisp the bottom of your slice, restoring that golden, crunchy crust every pizza lover craves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026 -
Taurus craves loyalty, stability, physical affection and relationships that feel safe (and worthy) to invest in.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Say that a presidential candidate wants to create universal prekindergarten, implement a comprehensive parental-leave policy, lower the Medicare-eligibility age, and invest in clean energy and cancer research.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 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 May. 2026.
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