lust (for or after)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lust (for or after)
Verb
  • With Dejan Kulusevski still recovering from knee surgery, Spurs desperately crave a playmaker and Eze fits the bill perfectly.
    David Ornstein, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
  • As in the radio days, Studio 50 was the preferred venue for television performers who craved the contact high of a live audience, none more so than the star of The Jackie Gleason Show.
    Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Bess' friends wanted to honor his memory by making dying wishes come true for some adults with life-threatening illnesses.
    The Tennessean, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Netflix released a teaser in early July for fans wanting more and, on Thursday, Aug. 21, shared a press release about the premiere, giving viewers a look into what the Bellarie family is up to.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Lust (for or after).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lust%20%28for%20or%20after%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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