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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Hunger hormones surge, food cravings intensify and energy expenditure drops.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
For people who’ve struggled with restrictive eating and anorexia, the drugs’ help with appetite, cravings and satiety can be a tantalizing—and dangerous—proposition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
She says she struggles with overeating and cravings during her period.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Beware of coffee enemas,” reads the subject line of a post from a woman who did them regularly for a decade and reports feelings of exhaustion, spaciness and cravings when she tries to stop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 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
