Craving

Definitions

A strong desire; yearning.

Equivalents

Examples

“[W]e contrived to satisfy⟳ the cravings of thirst by suffering the shirts to become⟳ saturated, and then wringing them so as to let⟳ the grateful fluid trickle into our mouths.”

“The craving for cuteness is a psychological phenomenon that originally had the purpose of increasing the chances of a baby to survive⟳ […]”

“The list of potential victories you could achieve⟳ with your reset is long, and it includes a fafillion wins that have⟳ nothing to do with the scale: Fewer blemishes. Thicker hair. Less join⟳ pain. Reduced cravings. No midday energy slump.”

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