as in desire
a strong wish for something
a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in jonesing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in wanting
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
craves ice cream at all hours of the day
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples of craving in a Sentence
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Recent Examples on the Web
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Many people who take GLP-1 drugs find that their cravings disappear.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
From food cravings to brain fog, blood sugar spikes may be the cause
Want to live healthier longer?
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
This could also be the reason these drugs may reduce cravings for alcohol and opioids.
—Dr. Faizah Shareef, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for craving 
Noun
When the weather cools down, Vikas Khanna has just the dish to satisfy your cozy food cravings.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
Many people who take GLP-1 drugs find that their cravings disappear.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
From food cravings to brain fog, blood sugar spikes may be the cause
Want to live healthier longer?
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
This could also be the reason these drugs may reduce cravings for alcohol and opioids.
—Dr. Faizah Shareef, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for craving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for craving
Noun
-
Include consumable items so others understand your desire to simplify gift-giving.Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
-
Though Wonder owns meal-kit company Blue Apron, Lore told Fortune that Hoggett’s hiring does not signal a desire to further expand into the grocery space.Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Memory, the desire to capture the real self, the longing to be seen, and questions of identity infuse Elisheva Biernoff’s fantastically poignant and unusual paintings.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
-
Available on The Week Bookshop Forest of Noise Mosab Abu Toha, 2024 This collection by a Gazan poet – written since the Israeli assault started last year – is full of fury and longing, an emblem of the richness of Palestinian culture.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
But in the Monday interview with Today, Keith mused about whether Perry was still sober or had, as prosecutors allege, become addicted to ketamine.Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
-
Much of the package is devoured by the 55 million people who play fantasy and are addicted to the fourth quarter of totally meaningless games.Jim Cramer, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Venus loves transiting this area of your chart, and while in fiery Sagittarius, the love planet evokes a desire for someone who matches your thirst for adventure and intellectual stimulation.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
-
The Smithsonian expedition, much like his adventures as a young naturalist in his room, was about quenching his thirst for knowledge and perhaps helping others do the same though the various museum exhibitions that continue to amaze young and old to this day.Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
During a 2023 interview with IndieWire, Horgan explained that her show benefited from a weekly release strategy that gave fans time to become hooked and tell their friends about the show.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
-
This recommendation engine learns users’ interests from their viewing habits and makes compelling, personalized recommendations that keep them hooked. 4.Sally Percy, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
With the engine up to temp, the urge to nudge my right foot a bit more started to creep in.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
-
The best shampoos for a dry scalps can help with that urge to constantly scratch your head.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Unlike in tax equity and secured financing deals, investor returns aren’t dependent on cash flows of the project in transfers, hence less diligence.Marie Sapirie, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
-
Water supply and keeping food fresh are both dependent on reliable power.Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
With the support of The Rockefeller Foundation and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the initiative aims to provide hot, nutritious meals to over 10 million children by 2030, making a monumental shift in the fight against hunger and educational inequity.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
-
Additionally, 41% of undocumented children and young adults between the ages of 0 and 26 in California are living in poverty, according to Nourish California, an organization that fights hunger.CalMatters, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near craving
Cite this Entry
“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/craving. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share