jones

noun

Definition of jonesnext
slang
1
as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs that dude had a jones for heroin like you wouldn't believe

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2
as in craving
a strong wish for something I have a real jones for a milk shake

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Recent Examples of jones The beltway media world has always had a sort of jones for celebrities, and celebrities have often loved them right back, a mutual appreciation society that reached its apogee during the correspondents’ dinners of the Obama years. — New York Times, 1 May 2022 Kesha is indulging her jones for all things paranormal and unexplained in the upcoming discovery+ series Conjuring Kesha. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2021 That Jason Momoa has a jones for jeans should come as a surprise to absolutely no one. — Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, 5 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jones
  1. addiction
  2. craving
  3. thirst
  4. desire
  5. longing
  6. urge
  7. hunger
  8. appetite
Noun
  • During the council’s final vote, several members shared their own stories of addiction and loss because of tobacco.
    — Jodi Radke, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Under the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid has also emerged as a leading source of insurance coverage for addiction treatment and healthcare related to street drug recovery.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of addiction
Noun
  • Their natural sweetness can satisfy your sweet tooth cravings without providing excessive calories.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Citrus America is helping retailers satisfy shoppers’ cravings for fresher, healthier products while redefining expectations along the way.
    — Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of craving
Noun
  • So my first piece of advice to young designers is to have that thirst to understand the business as a whole.
    — Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Soon after, my thirst for adventure grew, and my job provided me with opportunities to explore chilly waters around the world, turning it into my personal mission to tackle as many cold water swims as possible.
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • Mister Romantic may be an equal-opportunity flirt, but there’s no carnal undercurrent to his desires.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But according to Love, Nash also expressed a desire to leave that lifestyle behind and was actively working to make positive changes in his life.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of desire
Noun
  • The album thrives on tension—between glitz and grime, between cool detachment and desperate longing.
    — Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The story of four women and their loves, longings and desires.
    — The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of longing
Noun
  • Often, the urge to control how things unfold leads to frustration, impulsive decisions and unnecessary stress.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • But even if your last wet T-shirt contest is safely in the rearview mirror, there’s still the urge to shake off winter and welcome the sunshine.
    — Jessica Iredale, airmail.news, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of urge
Noun
  • Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight Opinion Opinion: Pinnacol Assurance needs changes to continue workers’ compensation coverage at a competitive rate Pinnacol Assurance is currently standing at a crossroads.
    — The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Head coach Connor Brickley credited his team’s drive and hunger to return to TD Garden as motivating factors.
    — Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of hunger
Noun
  • In addition, exposing millions of kids to less sweet (not to mention organic) drinks helps cultivate an appetite for less sweet drinks that can create long-term health benefits.
    — Seth Goldman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
  • However, to date, the US Congress has shown little appetite to oppose President Trump's policy priorities.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of appetite

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“Jones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jones. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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