craved; craving
2
a
: to want greatly : need
craves drugs
craves attention
b
: to yearn for
crave a vanished youth
: to have a strong or inward desire
craves after affection
craver
noun
Examples of crave in a Sentence
Like many celebrities, he craves attention.
I was craving french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
While natural wood elements are very much in style, experts agree that faux wood paneling lacks the depth, texture, and authenticity modern homes crave.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
In Norwalk, Bailey’s Diner is a pleasant surprise for the hungry cyclist craving Tex-Mex, like thick, homemade corn tortillas; warm, cheesy beef burritos; empanadas; or chicken tamales.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The 78-year-old troubadour bravely refused to engage in the kind of safe, predictable, by-the-numbers show that — apart from Bob Dylan and Paul Simon — too many of his baby-boomer peers are content to dole out night after night to nostalgia-craving audiences.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
While natural wood elements are very much in style, experts agree that faux wood paneling lacks the depth, texture, and authenticity modern homes crave.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
In Norwalk, Bailey’s Diner is a pleasant surprise for the hungry cyclist craving Tex-Mex, like thick, homemade corn tortillas; warm, cheesy beef burritos; empanadas; or chicken tamales.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The 78-year-old troubadour bravely refused to engage in the kind of safe, predictable, by-the-numbers show that — apart from Bob Dylan and Paul Simon — too many of his baby-boomer peers are content to dole out night after night to nostalgia-craving audiences.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Crave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crave. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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