longs (for)

present tense third-person singular of long (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longs (for)
Verb
  • In Kazan’s remake, Cathy craves power and freedom and manipulates the men in her life to achieve those goals.
    — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The only thing Dudamel refuses to deliver that the audience clearly craves is a solo bow.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Indonesia wants to benefit from both, Mari Pangestu, Indonesian National Economic Council's vice chair, told reporters at a University of Hong Kong Business School event.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Talarico wants all Americans to be able to join Medicare; Paxton proposed a $25,000 tax deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Longs (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longs%20%28for%29. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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