- present participle of crave.
craving
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Quazza sees a generation "really craving that connectedness...and that's what draws many people to the kitchen."
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
But there's another alternative for anyone craving a live music fix, and it's right on your doorstep.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
What advice might you have for folks who recognize that they’re craving something different from how they’re presently experiencing their day-to-day realities but can’t see how to change it?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
As much as Americans are looking for affordability, they are also craving job security.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026
"An antojo is like a craving for something you have to eat."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
Gordon tried Prozac, which she says did nothing to calm her cravings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
These changes may help explain why dieting affects not only body size, but also food cravings, self control, and the drive to eat.
From Science Daily ● May 31, 2026
Just grab your spices, turn on the stove, and let your cravings guide what you make.
From Salon ● May 22, 2026
You can share the same cravings and still have to adjust the salt and heat as each new combination of flavors come together and unfold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
When I was carrying the twins I had such desperate cravings I sometimes went out at night on my hands and knees and secretly ate dirt from the garden.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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