crave
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Synonyms for crave
Synonyms
ache (for), covet, desiderate, desire, die (for), hanker (for or after), hunger (for), itch (for), jones (for) [slang], long (for), lust (for or after), pant (after), pine (for), repine (for), salivate (for), sigh (for), thirst (for), want, wish (for), yearn (for), yen (for)
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So your taste buds are craving the 23-flavor blend of Dr Pepper, but there's not a soda in sight? — Danny Hermosillo, Houston Chronicle, "These goodies give you that Dr Pepper taste without the fizz," 26 Aug. 2019 In the summer of 1992, a plurality of the country craved someone different, someone who wasn’t defined by party labels. — Todd J. Gillman, Dallas News, "Ross Perot's political legacy: Clinton, populism, Trump and the tea party," 9 July 2019 However, closer inspection reveals interesting features that add an eclectic touch to the space, providing it with the personality the client so desperately craved. — Nikhita Mahtani, House Beautiful, "This Sprawling Home Is Full of Surprises," 14 Feb. 2019 Many studies show that women in their luteal phase crave more carbohydrates compared to during their follicular phase. — Sara Twogood, Quartz, "The science behind why you crave carbs when you’re on your period," 7 Aug. 2019 With the recent explosion of cannabis access and CBD products, federally funded scientists are craving more research on the potential risks and benefits. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "US gov’t growing a record 2-ton cannabis crop—but still won’t let others grow," 12 July 2019 And in the digital age, when many people are craving human interaction, unloading on an anonymous customer service representative who is obligated to listen has a certain appeal. — New York Times, "Is Customer Service the New Therapy?," 27 June 2019 Leela Cyd After seven years in Portland, Oregon, Leela Cyd and David Kilpatrick were craving some sunlight. — Samantha Weiss Hills, Curbed, "A 1950s house’s ‘quirky, mad-hatter’ revamp," 17 June 2019 The re-introduction of the Atari comes at a time when customers are craving retro video game consoles with a modern spin. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, "Atari VCS begins preorders starting at $250," 11 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crave.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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