dying (for)

Definition of dying (for)next
present participle of die (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying (for)
Verb
  • The success of the aforementioned movies indicates, if nothing else, that audiences are craving something fresh and different.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Iraola’s arrival from Bournemouth marks the return to the high-risk and high-reward football Anfield was craving last season.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Barca have not yet given up on him, despite Atletico showing no signs of wanting to sell.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In my experience, often, clients who ​initially compromised on those details later return wanting them.
    Janet Linly, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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“Dying (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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