jonesed (for)

past tense of jones (for), slang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jonesed (for)
Verb
  • While my mother craved some small-stakes adventure, my father was set in his ways, his patterns, his routine.
    — Kyle MacLachlan, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But even when George was kissing off the pop audience, people craved more and more of him.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • One early customer of PopZao was a Buddhist temple which wanted new merchandise for its younger visitors.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Clarissa Laguardia Clarissa Laguardia wanted to make language services more accessible to everyone.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In the morning, reach for your cleanser or simply rinse the skin with water, then proceed with a hydrating serum or essence (if desired), moisturizer, and SPF.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Just before serving, dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
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“Jonesed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jonesed%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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