craved; craving
2
a
: to want greatly : need
craves drugs
craves attention
b
: to yearn for
crave a vanished youth
: to have a strong or inward desire
craves after affection
craver
noun
Examples of crave in a Sentence
Like many celebrities, he craves attention.
I was craving french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
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Anecdotal evidence suggests that people taking these drugs could be suddenly drawn to sugary perfumes and scents, possibly even craving them.
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Choose low-salt snacks: Lower-sodium snack options, like unsalted nuts or plain popcorn, can help satisfy a salt craving and offer more nutrition than salty chips.14
Expand your seasonings: Use herbs and spices to flavor your meals without table salt.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 5 June 2025
Saturday night’s 5-1 victory against Columbus Crew was the type of play Inter Miami fans have been craving all season: dominant, dynamic and exuding confidence.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Baker says this bamboo set is great for people like her who crave something cool-to-the-touch without sacrificing style.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025
Choose low-salt snacks: Lower-sodium snack options, like unsalted nuts or plain popcorn, can help satisfy a salt craving and offer more nutrition than salty chips.14
Expand your seasonings: Use herbs and spices to flavor your meals without table salt.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 5 June 2025
Saturday night’s 5-1 victory against Columbus Crew was the type of play Inter Miami fans have been craving all season: dominant, dynamic and exuding confidence.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
Baker says this bamboo set is great for people like her who crave something cool-to-the-touch without sacrificing style.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2025
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“Crave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crave. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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