craving
Americannoun
noun
Related Words
See desire.
Other Word Forms
- cravingly adverb
- cravingness noun
- uncraving adjective
- uncravingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of craving
Example Sentences
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Folks are simply craving more crunch in their lives.
From Salon
Selly Tan, an influencer from California, said people are “craving something real again,” and vowed to print her photos, read more books and magazines and take up hobbies that don’t need Wi-Fi.
From Los Angeles Times
Clara Davis, an influential pediatrician, taught that children possessed innate wisdom, and thus their preferences and cravings were a better guide to what they should eat than the dreary and tyrannical “dosage method.”
Tan believes people are consulting the online discussion platform more as they're craving human interaction in the world of increasing AI slop.
From BBC
If your pot feels thin or underpowered, it may be craving something savory — a spoonful of bouillon, a splash of soy sauce, a handful of mushrooms.
From Salon
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