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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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Many people who take GLP-1 drugs find that their cravings disappear.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
From food cravings to brain fog, blood sugar spikes may be the cause
Want to live healthier longer?
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
This could also be the reason these drugs may reduce cravings for alcohol and opioids.
—Dr. Faizah Shareef, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
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When the weather cools down, Vikas Khanna has just the dish to satisfy your cozy food cravings.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Many people who take GLP-1 drugs find that their cravings disappear.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
From food cravings to brain fog, blood sugar spikes may be the cause
Want to live healthier longer?
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
This could also be the reason these drugs may reduce cravings for alcohol and opioids.
—Dr. Faizah Shareef, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
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Include consumable items so others understand your desire to simplify gift-giving.Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Though Wonder owns meal-kit company Blue Apron, Lore told Fortune that Hoggett’s hiring does not signal a desire to further expand into the grocery space.Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Memory, the desire to capture the real self, the longing to be seen, and questions of identity infuse Elisheva Biernoff’s fantastically poignant and unusual paintings.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
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Available on The Week Bookshop Forest of Noise Mosab Abu Toha, 2024 This collection by a Gazan poet – written since the Israeli assault started last year – is full of fury and longing, an emblem of the richness of Palestinian culture.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
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But in the Monday interview with Today, Keith mused about whether Perry was still sober or had, as prosecutors allege, become addicted to ketamine.Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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Much of the package is devoured by the 55 million people who play fantasy and are addicted to the fourth quarter of totally meaningless games.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
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The mind craves freedom under this fiery transit, and our thoughts are fueled by adventure and a thirst for knowledge.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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His work is driven by curiosity, passion, and a thirst for experiences through adventure and travel… Read More Allen Farmelo Allen is Robb Report's digital watch editor.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
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During a 2023 interview with IndieWire, Horgan explained that her show benefited from a weekly release strategy that gave fans time to become hooked and tell their friends about the show.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
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This recommendation engine learns users’ interests from their viewing habits and makes compelling, personalized recommendations that keep them hooked. 4.Sally Percy, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Resist the urge to make any drastic moves under pressure.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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On Sunday morning, resist the urge to sleep in for more than an extra hour.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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More tariffs could hurt economies like Germany’s, which has been struggling and is heavily dependent on U.S. exports, shrinking GDP by 0.23%, studies show.BYPrarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Nov. 2024
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This is a country that is enormously dependent on foreign demand, especially from America, to keep its factories running and its workers employed.New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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The industry's hunger has led to a data land grab: Companies are vying to teach their baby AIs using information sucked in from many different sources — sometimes with the owner's permission, often without it — before new laws and court rulings make that harder.Ina Fried, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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And yet, hunger has largely been overlooked on the campaign trail.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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