as in to want
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 crave
An absorbing and at times, puzzling blend of genres ranging from drama to body horror tells the story of an African immigrant who both craves something more and deserves a lot better than the hand she’s been dealt.
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 May 2025
This popular destination some 30 miles off the coast of Washington state draws visitors craving that chill island vibe along with a generous helping of excellent culinary options.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Additionally, Gen Z report craving more in-person interaction, with 91% of Gen Z desiring a balance between virtual and in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues and grow professionally, per a survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. adults by events company Freeman.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya
aisha Ditta, CNBC, 19 May 2025
Unlike Baby Boomers who often see performance reviews as formal evaluation tools, or Gen X who value autonomy in feedback, Gen Z craves frequent, personalized guidance focused on growth rather than judgment.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 May 2025
This popular destination some 30 miles off the coast of Washington state draws visitors craving that chill island vibe along with a generous helping of excellent culinary options.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Additionally, Gen Z report craving more in-person interaction, with 91% of Gen Z desiring a balance between virtual and in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues and grow professionally, per a survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. adults by events company Freeman.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya
aisha Ditta, CNBC, 19 May 2025
Unlike Baby Boomers who often see performance reviews as formal evaluation tools, or Gen X who value autonomy in feedback, Gen Z craves frequent, personalized guidance focused on growth rather than judgment.
—Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crave
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The organization supports progressive candidates who want to run for local office.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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But what Ellie really wants is adult responsibilities.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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The few canneries based in the United States are enjoying the rise in popularity among Americans.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The Big Apple isn’t the only destination to enjoy this urban astronomy delight, either.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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For investors desiring more stable returns with lower volatility, the Trefis High Quality Portfolio could prove to be a promising alternative, having outperformed the S&P 500 with over 91% returns since its inception.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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For the cinephile who desires a reprieve from big-budget Hollywood movies, check out this charming French rom-com written and directed by promising filmmaker Laura Piani.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
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“Crave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crave. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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