as in to want
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
craves ice cream at all hours of the day
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Recent Examples of crave
Donato is having a career season and brings the kind of motor and depth scoring contenders crave this time of year.
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Scott Powers, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition to publishing books, Trotman’s team at Legacy Lit also facilitates programming to engage readers who crave the stories that are becoming less and less accessible in other spaces.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Investors craving a boring backdrop for Nvidia earnings this week can just forget it.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Those who crave the thrill of a victory may embody the competitor.
Bigger, bolder personalities may shine as jokers, always fooling around, or as storytellers, bringing imagination to life.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
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Scott Powers, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
In addition to publishing books, Trotman’s team at Legacy Lit also facilitates programming to engage readers who crave the stories that are becoming less and less accessible in other spaces.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Akio Kon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Investors craving a boring backdrop for Nvidia earnings this week can just forget it.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Those who crave the thrill of a victory may embody the competitor.
Bigger, bolder personalities may shine as jokers, always fooling around, or as storytellers, bringing imagination to life.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crave
Verb
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By Ben Walsh Donald Trump wants to get back into the casino business.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Bruins general manager wanted the captain to conclude his career in Black and Gold.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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While the show ran long this year, IndieWire’s review greatly enjoyed this year’s sincere and silly show as hosted by O’Brien in his first (and hopefully not final) stint.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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For as well as Encarnacion has played this spring, the 33-year-old Flores is the one who enjoys incumbent status.—
Justice delos Santos,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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These Crystal Coast attractions are well suited for families who desire to spend some quality time together during their spring break vacations.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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If desired, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top for an extra flavor kick.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Crave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crave. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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