Used in a Sentence

cravings

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for cravings.

Editorial note

Likewise people have cravings to watch their favorite tv-show or check their Facebook accounts - these cravings do not qualify these activities as substance abuse.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

A strong desire; yearning.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of cravings gathered in one view.

noun

A strong desire; yearning.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cravings.

noun

A strong desire; yearning.

Example sentences

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Likewise people have cravings to watch their favorite tv-show or check their Facebook accounts - these cravings do not qualify these activities as substance abuse.

2

Not surprisingly, after more digging, the jury is still out on fMRI evidence for dopamine, addiction, food, and cravings.

3

Plot twist: the sugar loving bacteria in our gut secrete a chemical which cause the sugar cravings.

4

She noticed her cravings for fast-food and pizza subsided when she wasn't being bombarded with food adverts all day long.

5

Caffeine and phenylalanine, in addition to the sweetness-without-actual-energy that is likely backfiring to create further sweet-cravings.

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Hi-Speed internet providers like Webpass with Hulu+, Netflix or Amazon Prime has more than enough content to satisfy your idiot box cravings.

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Making it through 2000cal of soylent/day was actually pretty difficult, and I didn't have cravings during the day.

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The last time I smoked was 8 months ago and I have cravings at least once every 2-3 days.

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I've read other people reporting similar meat cravings and vivid dreams as well when they dose up.

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I haven't smoked or used electronic cigarettes in about eight years, and the cravings are gone.

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She'll have cravings so you just have to go with the flow.

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Plus (most) salads have the benefit of low sugars and carbs which after a while will help cut cravings for less healthy foods altogether.

Quote examples

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His advice was to listen to cravings & not control diet "too much".

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Conquer Cravings, Retrain Your Fat Cells, and Lose Weight Permanently.”" Armchair dieticians?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use cravings in a sentence?

Likewise people have cravings to watch their favorite tv-show or check their Facebook accounts - these cravings do not qualify these activities as substance abuse.

What does cravings mean?

A strong desire; yearning.

What part of speech is cravings?

cravings is commonly used as noun.