dying (for)

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dying (for)
Verb
  • In their new home, the past clings to Everton; restless, a bad joke, craving more, loud, glorious.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • This is a vehicle for anyone craving intense driving dynamics from an unusual, innovative machine that blends a car’s stability with much of the excitement and exposure of a motorcycle.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This team has talked about wanting to be in the Super Bowl conversation.
    Zak Keefer, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • So was your decision to step away simply a case of wanting to do something else first, while the studio wanted to keep the pedal to the metal?
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
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“Dying (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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