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noun

ˈkrā-viŋ How to pronounce craving (audio)
Definition of cravingnext
as in desire
a strong wish for something a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles

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craving

2 of 3

adjective

as in jonesing

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craving

3 of 3

verb

present participle of crave
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
Noun
Thatched roof accommodations dot the luh hillside, while eight unique dining venues and an entire Spa Village cater to your every craving. — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 This mismatch may alter how the brain processes sweet taste and metabolic signals, which could impact cravings and eating behavior, says Page. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Many people report craving desserts and high-carb foods before and during their periods. — Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024 This is for all the introverts out there who might be craving cozy, comfy vibes but still want to go out. — Linh Ta, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for craving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
  1. desire
  2. longing
  3. addicted
  4. thirst
  5. hooked
  6. enjoying
  7. urge
  8. dependent
Noun
  • Read the full Sagittarius Daily Horoscope Capricorn (December 21 - January 19) The fire of your desire is blazing!
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Los Angeles out-hustled the Nuggets on multiple occasions, showing their desire.
    — Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of desire
Noun
  • The beloved adaptation directed by Joe Wright is rife with memorable scenes evoking either love or heartache, longing or confusion.
    — Sharareh Drury, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Ikiru watch now In the Mood for Love Year: 2000 Runtime: 1h 38m Director: Wong Kar-wai Movies don’t get more hypnotic than this, a story of love and longing set in Hong Kong in 1962.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of longing
Adjective
  • In a culture drunk on likability and addicted to mass approval, Kilmer was something else entirely — unpredictable, uncompromising, unforgettable.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • According to court documents, an eyewitness told investigators that Ahmed had recently become addicted to crack cocaine and that Carter had allegedly sold her drugs in the past.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of addicted
Noun
  • To quench your thirst, order a pot of Moroccan mint tea and traditional Moroccan pastries at Le Terrasse des Èpices’ ground-floor pastry shop in Souk Cherifia.
    — Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Finally, the other dog lifts their head, and Ditta steps forward to quench her thirst.
    — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of thirst
Adjective
  • The signs were ominous on the opening hole as Dunlap began his round with a hooked drive into the gallery on his way to a bogey.
    — Matias Grez, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The hooked wool design features a playful bunny jumping amidst greenery and bloom.
    — Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of hooked
Verb
  • But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.
    — Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Here’s to letting go of high expectations and enjoying life a little more.
    — Grace Bastidas, Parents, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of enjoying
Noun
  • Compulsive Behaviors Some who take Abilify have reported unusual urges, such as gambling or binge eating.
    — Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Investors should resist the urge to panic sell, as doing so could damage long-term returns.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of urge
Adjective
  • However, the Kremlin rejected a U.S. proposal — to which Ukraine agreed last month — for a full 30-day ceasefire, and made its consent to a partial truce in the Black Sea dependent on sanctions relief.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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