CARRY A TORCH (FOR) Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

carry a torch (for)

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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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fall for

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The senior running back and standout on special teams will have a full plate this fall for the Blackhawks.

— Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
That’s not an exaggeration, as Austin rents have been falling for several years.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

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