as in desire
a strong wish for something
a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
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as in jonesing
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as in wanting
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
craves ice cream at all hours of the day
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Recent Examples of craving
Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 May 2025
The drug is often taken recreationally, though if stopped abruptly, users could experience withdrawal symptoms similar to those associated with opioid withdrawal – craving, sweating, diarrhea and more.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
This is for all the introverts out there who might be craving cozy, comfy vibes but still want to go out.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Some people experience stronger chemical reactions when eating than others, which may result in overeating or cravings.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 May 2025
The drug is often taken recreationally, though if stopped abruptly, users could experience withdrawal symptoms similar to those associated with opioid withdrawal – craving, sweating, diarrhea and more.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
Many people report craving desserts and high-carb foods before and during their periods.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
This is for all the introverts out there who might be craving cozy, comfy vibes but still want to go out.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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The signatories essentially argue that the role of court itself, as well as that of the European Convention on Human Rights, needs to be re-considered in light of states’ desire to intensify such migration control measures.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Though the setup feels familiar, the film smartly never places faith, desire, and family in simplistic opposition.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The result is dinner that borders on theater - one that will leave guests satisfied, slightly in awe and longing for their next kaiseki experience.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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In the latest, a clumsy but charming young woman in Paris, struggling to become a writer and longing for Jane Austen-style romance, finally has her moment at a Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The daughters say this was also around the time that their mother ended up on the street and became addicted to meth.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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There is apathy, a force of inertia that keeps us addicted to cell phones, social media and things devoted to our pleasures.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
26 May 2025
Noun
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While Jesse tries his best to impart some wisdom to Ellie, emphasizing that community is more important than individual wants, especially during the end of the world, Ellie just can’t let go of her thirst for vengeance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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People who have trouble sensing their bodily signals – thirst, hunger, pain, an itch – often have mental health challenges.—
Dobromir Rahnev,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Pictures shared by investigators show a dingy basement lit by a single bulb, with hooked metal chains dangling from wooden beams overhead.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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Leone and the rescue center's vet gave her an antibiotic in case of infection, fed her soft foods and trimmed her nails and beak, which is shaped more like a duck's than a turtle's hooked mouth because of her living conditions.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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While enjoying a diverse customer base, budget-friendly retail has been especially popular with younger shoppers, which has helped expand the segment to more than $510 billion globally in 2022, according to Verified Market Research.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But, having again started to write songs, Simon felt an urge to play the album in front of audiences.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Cultivate sustained attention on tasks that need continuous mental effort, resisting the urge to multitask or switch topics often.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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This is because a planet's altitude in the sky is dependent in part on the inclination of the ecliptic relative to the horizon, which shifts throughout the year due to Earth's wobbling orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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His future with the franchise is likely dependent on whether guys higher up on the pecking order end up elsewhere rather than his own play.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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