craving
noun
great or eager desire; yearning.
cravings
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pluralof craving.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In one silent detail, Winter puts his laptop in the microwave, planning to destroy his cravings before he types the wrong thing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
"I'm not sure if it's due to reta," Lisa says, "but my sugar cravings have gone down, my periods have regulated and I've got a lot more energy."
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
One friend says when the online-shopping cravings strike, she gives herself permission to add whatever she wants to her cart—but she has to wait 24 hours before checking out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Hunger hormones surge, food cravings intensify and energy expenditure drops.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
It be like stomach cramps and bloated belly, like cravings and moods that change like spring days.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
