crave
Example Sentences
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“I saw your earlier attempts in the dog food bowl. Were you craving this?”
From Literature
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But after indulging in a few spoonfuls, my palate begged to differ, craving more in between bites of curried rice and meat.
From Salon
But in the streaming age, I’m just as likely to crave a little quality time with Netflix, Disney+ or Apple TV.
On a deeper level, Slayyyter’s “Worst Girl in America” is the lonely girl from a small Midwestern town, one who she says craved a healthy relationship with her father— and a way out.
From Los Angeles Times
In the winter, my default craving is creamy.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.