- present participle of crave.
craving
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The two unacquainted orphans sign up, conscious that they have inherited the larceny gene and, unconsciously perhaps, craving a family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
We can also eat because we’re craving something, when the thought or sensory memory of a specific food becomes difficult to shake.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
This ongoing appreciation of silent movies speaks to a common craving for simple communal appreciation of analog pleasures.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Dr Wasim Ahmed, a senior lecturer in marketing at the University of Hull, says it comes down to people craving a sense of control, curiosity and relatability.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
"An antojo is like a craving for something you have to eat."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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"I'm not sure if it's due to reta," Lisa says, "but my sugar cravings have gone down, my periods have regulated and I've got a lot more energy."
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Regular activity can also help regulate appetite and blood glucose, which may help reduce cravings and limit overeating.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
But it’s still incredibly delicious and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Gordon tried Prozac, which she says did nothing to calm her cravings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
They had bad habits, silly cravings and just about every weakness a person might have.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
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