How to Use craving in a Sentence

craving

noun
  • I had a sudden craving for french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
  • Who doesn't have a few pints of ice cream in the freezer for when the craving strikes?
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
  • The first craving aroused by her silent films is to hear the literal sound of her voice.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Yet with all the love and growth afforded me in 2022 came a craving for new sounds.
    Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Grab a quick, affordable sushi roll at one of these 11 best hand roll bars in L.A. the next time the cravings come.
    Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
  • Maiya is described as a mixed-breed dog with a love for playing ball and a craving for string cheese.
    Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
  • But that doesn't help when a sudden craving strikes on a Wednesday night.
    Urmila Ramakrishnan, Bon Appétit, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Some even braved the rain to come inside and satisfy their cravings.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The trick, of course, is that the prodrome phase might intensify those cravings.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 14 July 2023
  • When a craving for stage drama hits, fear not, there are options.
    Kellina Moore, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Get ready to curb your pie, donut, and even cookie cravings with fewer calories (and less mess).
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2024
  • From spicy Tom Yum to sweet butternut squash soup, there's a tasty idea in this list for every craving.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Take the tasting approach, or just crack 'em open whenever the craving hits.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022
  • In the best-case scenario, often the craving will subside in that time period.
    Caitlin Granfield, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Sweet or savory, hearty or light, there’s a recipe here to satisfy any craving.
    Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Many, though, don’t need to wait for a special occasion and just drop in to get a box to satisfy their craving.
    Bob Carlton | Bcarlton@al.com, al, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The craving for richer, warming food sets in and sweaters and jackets are pulled out of their summer hiding places.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Satisfy a craving for salty and sweet with the Tamarindo margarita complete with a spicy Tajin rim.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Stress causes cravings for unhealthy foods such as fast foods, snacks, and calorie-dense foods.
    Dr. Edward King, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Instead, reach for high-fiber, slow-digesting carbs like quinoa, grains, and potatoes to stay full longer and nix cravings.
    Kristin Canning, Women's Health, 10 May 2023
  • Frozen puff pastry sheets form the base for this rustic berry dessert that will satisfy any sweet cravings.
    Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The 19th will offer ice craving, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and fireworks, among other events.
    Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 31 Oct. 2022
  • But even the most delicious of these dishes can begin to feel repetitive by this point in the year, and then the craving for something fresh and green takes over.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Satisfy a French fry craving with crisp oven-baked sweet potato wedges.
    Health, 6 Mar. 2023
  • If so, this would align with research reporting an increase in food cravings during the luteal phase.
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2023
  • CBD Gummy Worms are the perfect solution for anyone with a sweet tooth and a craving for sour candy.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Make one sweet and one savory like this to satisfy every craving.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • But the craving for a more holistic conception of beauty feels real.
    Meng Jin, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2023
  • This will ensure the dance floor stays full and the late-night revelers satisfy their midnight cravings.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Your craving for stimulation could get you in a bit of trouble at any moment.
    Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2022

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