CARRIED A TORCH (FOR) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

carried a torch (for)

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variants or carried the torch (for)

past tense of carry a torch (for)

as in loved

to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for She still carries a torch for her husband after over 30 years of marriage.

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fell for

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Ripa and Consuelos fell for the rescue dog during the broadcast and later welcomed her into their family.

— Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Data shows requests fell for two years before jumping back for 2027, which nearly matches the 2024 high.

— Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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