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
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
20 June 2026
The same review found that late luteal cravings for carbohydrates and comfort food are physiologically driven, not a willpower failure.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Jenna Thompson
june 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
But there are a few key games those of us already craving for football can’t wait to see.
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Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Noun
This finding specifically held true for people with fearful and preoccupied attachment styles, two subtypes of insecure attachment associated with a craving for intimacy but, respectively, a deep fear of it or a fear of rejection and abandonment.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
20 June 2026
The same review found that late luteal cravings for carbohydrates and comfort food are physiologically driven, not a willpower failure.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
What’s unclear is whether soccer superfans from Argentina will show up in droves, craving choripan and milanesa.
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Jenna Thompson
june 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
But there are a few key games those of us already craving for football can’t wait to see.
—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
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But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
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And yet Webster’s dictionary, and his earlier attempts at spelling reform, expressed a radical desire to forge an entirely new tongue based in the vernacular genius of the aspiring American people.
Adjective
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Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment follows Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the gang of anthropomorphic toys as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad.
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The state does not sufficiently fund services for people who become addicted to gambling via the sports-betting apps on their phones, mental health experts say, and there are not enough therapists trained to treat gambling addiction.
Verb
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Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.
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Although some might interpret this decision as Swift wanting to make her wedding a public spectacle after all, insiders insist that’s not the case.
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Threading through all their stories is a wild bird – stolen from the forest, peddled in markets, caged in a home – whose restlessness becomes an emblem of every character’s longing to be free.
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The film’s first official trailer offers up a sweeping, dramatic look at the Dashwood life (like the highly relatable, ha, drama of being kicked out of their sprawling mansion), complete with plenty of longing and even a dash of mystery.
Adjective
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The actor says he's become 'hooked' on boxing with the help of a coach.
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This streamlined area rug from Dash and Albert (an extension of the Annie Selke brand) brings a cheerful element to your floors, swapping out terrycloth fibers for hand micro-hooked wool for a comfortable texture in high traffic areas.
Verb
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The reason for desiring home produce is clear.
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Yes, a few reward-like mechanisms are in the thin layer of the models built through reinforcement learning, but the models are overwhelmingly about predicting, not desiring.
Noun
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While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved.
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If your skin needs a hydration boost, reach for the brand's Hyaluronic Moisture formula with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to quench its thirst.
Adjective
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Some states have started to broaden these rules to allow candidates to use campaign funds for other dependent care, too, like elder care.
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Car companies and their supply chains are particularly dependent on the movement of goods through USMCA and have been in the crosshairs of the administration's tariff policy.
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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