as in craving
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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People might be craving horror as a way to make sense of this madness.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025 -
Viewers craving something more concrete are less likely to remain tolerant for the full journey.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription, or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Given no choice, María Ángeles acquiesces to her daughter’s wishes and moves into the seniors’ home, where a hilarious exchange with a hairdresser wanting to chop off her long silver tresses typifies her iron-willed refusal to settle in.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Salivating (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivating%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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