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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The company also studied, using brain scans, the drug’s effects on patients’ thoughts and cravings for food.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Regular activity can also help regulate appetite and blood glucose, which may help reduce cravings and limit overeating.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 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
Lourdes did not battle her cravings; rather, she submitted to them like a somnambulist to a dream.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
