CRAVINGS Synonyms: 148 Similar and Opposite Words

craving 1 of 3

noun

ˈkrā-viŋ

Definition of craving

as in desire

a strong wish for something a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles

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craving

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adjective

as in jonesing

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craving

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verb

present participle of crave

as in wanting

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 craving

Noun

When a croissant, a cupcake or a cookie craving is calling, a stop at one of Charlotte’s best bakeries is in order. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 Instead, doctors treated patients with methadone or buprenorphine, which are legal replacement opiates that control cravings and have a lower risk of overdose. — Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 24 Aug. 2026

Verb

After games, watch out for the players craving french fries at Newbury Park and knowing someone to seek out who can help. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The success of the aforementioned movies indicates, if nothing else, that audiences are craving something fresh and different. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving

Noun

Fall summons the urge to nest, and as temperatures drop, so does the desire to leave the house.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
Trout, the face of the franchise, has nonetheless been clear and direct about his desire to remain in Anaheim.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of desire

Adjective

In March, a Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube negligent for designing their apps in ways that caused children to become addicted and suffer mental-health harms.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
And Elwood was battling his own demons, having become addicted to opioids prescribed after a hip operation.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of addicted

Verb

The news about Guimaraes wanting to leave was followed almost immediately by Johan Manzambi, Newcastle’s top target across all positions, opting for Aston Villa at the final moment.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
As his memories begin to fade, he's left in a panic, not wanting to lose everything.

— Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of wanting

Noun

Over time, his desire to pursue his life’s work became inseparable from a larger longing for personal freedom.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
This paradox—a longing for beauty to be distributed equally, even though it cannot be diluted for ease of distribution, and might even require rarity—is why the period continues to fascinate me.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of longing

Verb

Simply desiring to change the United States’ habit of waging war has not been enough to change it.

— Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
But Newcastle intend to use the proceeds from the Tonali sale to reinvest in their squad, with Howe desiring a goalkeeper, at least one full-back, two midfielders (should Joe Willock also leave) and at least one attacker.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of desiring

Noun

More than just thirst quenchers, functional beverages are engineered to deliver a wellness punch with vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, electrolytes, probiotics and enzymes for gut health and adaptogens for mood support.

— Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
What the estate has built in the 15 years since his death is a testament to the thirst for life that the artist had while on this earth.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of thirst

Adjective

Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Sanctioning that deal was always dependent on Liverpool being able to recruit a suitable replacement for the Netherlands international at an acceptable price.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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