craving
Example Sentences
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If your pot feels thin or underpowered, it may be craving something savory — a spoonful of bouillon, a splash of soy sauce, a handful of mushrooms.
From Salon
These medications reduce cravings for salty snacks, chocolate and sweetened drinks.
From MarketWatch
For an instant I felt a pang, picturing myself in Tokyo or Timbuktu, craving one of my aunts peach pies.
From Literature
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Some think it may stem from the fact that dragon mothers cannot nurse their young, which leaves the little beasts with a lifelong craving for milk.
From Literature
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But if you’re craving a soda, have to shave, or want to wash your clothes, AI can’t really help you there.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.