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as in addiction
a physiological need for certain drugs
that dude had a jones for heroin like you wouldn't believe
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as in craving
a strong wish for something
I have a real jones for a milk shake
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Recent Examples of jones
The beltway media world has always had a sort of jones for celebrities, and celebrities have often loved them right back, a mutual appreciation society that reached its apogee during the correspondents’ dinners of the Obama years.
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New York Times, 1 May 2022
Kesha is indulging her jones for all things paranormal and unexplained in the upcoming discovery+ series Conjuring Kesha.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2021
That Jason Momoa has a jones for jeans should come as a surprise to absolutely no one.
—Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, 5 June 2019
New York Times, 1 May 2022
Kesha is indulging her jones for all things paranormal and unexplained in the upcoming discovery+ series Conjuring Kesha.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2021
That Jason Momoa has a jones for jeans should come as a surprise to absolutely no one.
—Adam Tschorn, latimes.com, 5 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jones
Noun
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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She gets bounced into the head position after its revealed that her older brother Cam (Justin Theroux) has a serious drug addiction.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This mom's viral TikTok raised questions about potential risks connected to some of the cravings pregnant people can have.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
26 Feb. 2025
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Spring is nearly upon us, and with the change of season, one of two desires naturally emerges: the urge to purge or the craving to acquire something new.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So my first piece of advice to young designers is to have that thirst to understand the business as a whole.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Soon after, my thirst for adventure grew, and my job provided me with opportunities to explore chilly waters around the world, turning it into my personal mission to tackle as many cold water swims as possible.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But if his desire to return to the PGA Tour is as strong as Couples intimated, golf fans may well see him every week once again.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Braun stated a desire to show that directors are much more than managers of a campus clinic, do work that uniquely affects all students, and represent a specialty that’s vital to higher education.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The earworm record provokes a sense of longing, one that is uplifting, cathartic and beautiful.—
Lisa Kocay,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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If the famous pistol scene feels a bit anticlimactic, the end of the play distills a shattering feeling of longing for something long lost.—
Karen D'Souza,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Use silence in meetings—Resist the urge to fill pauses immediately.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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So that selfish but hopefully forgivable urge to have a nice time working really unlocked the floodgates for the idea behind Iris.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Eating enough protein at breakfast or any meal can help control your hunger and reduce your overall calorie intake.5 High-protein breakfast options include eggs, Greek yogurt, whole grains like oats, and high-protein waffles or pancakes.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Across our nation, supporters not only celebrate the program, but help secure funding, while raising awareness of senior hunger, food insecurities, and malnutrition among our elderly.—
Wendy Coschignano-Ford,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In addition, exposing millions of kids to less sweet (not to mention organic) drinks helps cultivate an appetite for less sweet drinks that can create long-term health benefits.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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However, to date, the US Congress has shown little appetite to oppose President Trump's policy priorities.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Jones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jones. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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