yearned; yearning; yearns
1
: to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly
yearns to make a difference
2
: to feel tenderness or compassion
yearner
noun
Examples of yearn in a Sentence
yearned for a little house in the country
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People of our generation are yearning for some kind of connection to the natural world.
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Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 June 2026
This music is often so simplistic—tenth-grade emo-thirst-trap-core with yearning synths, thudding drums, and maybe a lick of guitar—that a machine could do it too.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Post-pandemic, that yearning for socialization has helped push game nights from a niche hobby to a default plan.
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Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 June 2026
This music is often so simplistic—tenth-grade emo-thirst-trap-core with yearning synths, thudding drums, and maybe a lick of guitar—that a machine could do it too.
—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Post-pandemic, that yearning for socialization has helped push game nights from a niche hobby to a default plan.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for yearn
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“Yearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yearn. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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