as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
yearned for a little house in the country
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That means anyone craving a cup of creamy tomato soup and Toasted Italiano can grab a quick lunch on the go and save a little bread, too.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Period Cravings Approaching the start of your period and craving all the chocolate?—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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But many will be able to relate to the struggles of trying to be a present parent while also wanting to succeed at work.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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Not wanting their own clients to be upstaged, several other stylists followed suit.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Yearning (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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