: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences
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Examples of craving in a Sentence
I had a sudden craving for french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
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These uplifted feelings remained for the next few weeks and my usual afternoon cravings for something sweet also decreased.
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Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 27 June 2024
This raises the question: How do Arizonans satisfy their culinary cravings amid their hectic schedules?
—Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
There are plenty of Red Lobster locations around to satisfy your craving.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 June 2024
But street doctors also administer long-acting injectable HIV medication, as well as medication for addiction such as Vivitrol — an injectable, long-acting medication that can help reduce cravings for opioids and alcohol, and protect against overdose.
—Cal Matters, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
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Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 27 June 2024
This raises the question: How do Arizonans satisfy their culinary cravings amid their hectic schedules?
—Kyle Russell, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
There are plenty of Red Lobster locations around to satisfy your craving.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 8 June 2024
But street doctors also administer long-acting injectable HIV medication, as well as medication for addiction such as Vivitrol — an injectable, long-acting medication that can help reduce cravings for opioids and alcohol, and protect against overdose.
—Cal Matters, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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