: an intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing
a craving for chocolate
a craving for new experiences
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Examples of craving in a Sentence
I had a sudden craving for french fries, so I pulled into the nearest fast-food restaurant.
a pregnant woman with a craving for pickles
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Fortunately for me, there are a handful of places around town that cater to my cravings.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Nov. 2024
Sleep deprivation is also associated with disruptions in appetite-regulating hormones (ghrelin and leptin), which often increases cravings for sugary, nutrient-poor foods.12
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—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Fortunately for me, there are a handful of places around town that cater to my cravings.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Nov. 2024
Sleep deprivation is also associated with disruptions in appetite-regulating hormones (ghrelin and leptin), which often increases cravings for sugary, nutrient-poor foods.12
2.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Craving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craving. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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craving
noun
crav·ing
ˈkrā-viŋ 
: a great desire or longing
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