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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In flashbacks — Ambrine Trigo-Ouaked portrays the younger Alpha — we see glimpses of affection for his adoring niece, but Rahim illustrates that Amin’s debilitating craving will always be his principal love.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
In other words, they’re exactly the types of plays that baseball depends on to attract younger audiences craving excitement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
His rise to office may have curbed our craving for more of his relatives, however.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
"I've been craving the feeling of competing for a very long time," Draper said in his post-match interview.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
I offer Jaimito another spoonful of mashed potatoes, eyeing their plates heaped with rice and meat and rolls, this fancy food I’ve spent my life craving.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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