1
as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
that dude had a jones for heroin like you wouldn't believe
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as in craving
a strong wish for something
I have a real jones for a milk shake
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Recent Examples of jones
Six-figure workers reeling in half a million-dollar salaries are struggling to keep up with the joneses.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
But starting with one of her first mentors — Willie Nelson — she’s also had a strong jones for the Nashville sound: She’s duetted with Nelson and Kris Kristofferson and played at Farm Aid.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
The beltway media world has always had a sort of jones for celebrities, and celebrities have often loved them right back, a mutual appreciation society that reached its apogee during the correspondents’ dinners of the Obama years.
—New York Times, 1 May 2022
Kesha is indulging her jones for all things paranormal and unexplained in the upcoming discovery+ series Conjuring Kesha.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2021
That Jason Momoa has a jones for jeans should come as a surprise to absolutely no one.
—Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, 5 June 2019
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
But starting with one of her first mentors — Willie Nelson — she’s also had a strong jones for the Nashville sound: She’s duetted with Nelson and Kris Kristofferson and played at Farm Aid.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025
The beltway media world has always had a sort of jones for celebrities, and celebrities have often loved them right back, a mutual appreciation society that reached its apogee during the correspondents’ dinners of the Obama years.
—New York Times, 1 May 2022
Kesha is indulging her jones for all things paranormal and unexplained in the upcoming discovery+ series Conjuring Kesha.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2021
That Jason Momoa has a jones for jeans should come as a surprise to absolutely no one.
—Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, 5 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jones
Noun
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But behind the scenes, Lebron, 32, tells PEOPLE, the new influx of cash was financing a severe drug addiction.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Murdaugh also testified on his own behalf, admitting to lying to law enforcement and his yearslong addiction to opioids that often led to tension within his household.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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What used to be a niche craving has evolved into a mainstream flavor trend, fueled by social media curiosity and brands experimenting with sour, salty profiles.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Media companies, meanwhile, have adjusted to satiate short-form cravings, too.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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China is concerned about dependence on seaborne imports, which account for about 90% of its oil.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
19 May 2026
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Cursor’s dependence on competitors as suppliers of underlying large language models is another issue.—
Rebecca Fannin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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The common thread here is everyone has a thirst for unique experiences and adventure, exactly what Ultima Oasis affords you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Mild dehydration often shows up as fatigue before thirst registers.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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This sentiment aligns with Aries' desire to win in all areas of life.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Marketers, in particular, have boatloads of insight into the diverse desires and habits of target audiences.—
Alex Cooper,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Tyson Hill, who plays Lover Boy, does an incredible job communicating longing, vulnerability, humor, and the desire for companionship entirely through choreography.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Beneath the spectacle lies a story about longing, ambition, connection and the courage to challenge a broken system.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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But fear not, Riley remains as outraged as ever over the exploits of our capitalist society and is far from succumbing to the urge to go for a cash grab.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Djena stood silently nearby while Denise spoke, suppressing the urge to contradict Denise’s lies.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The 28-year-old takes responsibility, and her competitive hunger drives her.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The diversity of hormone function, from milk to mood, hunger to height, does not occur through the action of any single part of our anatomy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Jones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jones. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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