: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences
Examples of craving in a Sentence
I had a sudden craving for french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
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By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
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Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
This no-bake recipe uses cornflakes, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chips to satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
There’s a lot of throwbacks and flashbacks, and there’s a craving for them.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Others may want treatment, medication support for cravings or withdrawal, or simply someone to begin talking through next steps.
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Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
6 July 2026
This no-bake recipe uses cornflakes, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chips to satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
There’s a lot of throwbacks and flashbacks, and there’s a craving for them.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 July 2026
Others may want treatment, medication support for cravings or withdrawal, or simply someone to begin talking through next steps.
—
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for craving
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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