LONGS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

longs 1 of 2

noun

plural of long

as in forevers

a long or seemingly long period of time they should be here before long

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longs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of long

as in yearns

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Recent Examples of longs

Noun

The Seahawks kept drive after drive alive by picking up third-and-longs. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 In this painful experience, one is exposed (the betrayal that is blushing) and longs to hide oneself. — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 In 1932, Carlos (Quifes) longs to belong in a fractured Spain. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 The 49ers have played from ahead in each of their three games, minimizing obvious passing situations and third-and-longs. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The seat is as hot as it’s ever been for Mike Norvell as FSU longs for a return to the quality of 2023. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Restless to prove useful, River longs to do actual sleuthing. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026 Prime brokers Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America issued margin calls, and the fund ultimately sold its entire public equities book—longs and shorts alike—to a single unnamed buyer before Thursday’s open. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026 So, the pressure went into the basis and sat there, with longs paid a fortune to hold the other side. — Alice Liu, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for longs

Noun

Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.

— Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2026

Definition of forevers

Noun

Five cabins are next, set to open in an oak forest on the property, where winemaker Cristián Vallejo ages natural wine in clay amphorae.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Counselors and social workers tried to help students get through the shock and grief of the loss of the two girls at the west suburban school, which generally serves students ages 5 through 10.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026