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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lusting
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After copulating, the two males lay immobile on the seafloor as the female swam away.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Following practices for good heart health like eating a nutritious diet, sleeping enough, getting enough consistent exercise and addressing underlying medical conditions that make heart disease more likely are all important.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
16 Feb. 2026
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It’s often described as getting the wind knocked out of you, a knot in the stomach or even trouble sleeping.—
Kyra Dahring,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Special prosecutors indict Kim Keon Hee and former Prime Minister Han on charges of abetting Yoon’s imposition of martial law, falsifying and destroying official documents and lying under oath.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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These creations are doing things their makers can’t explain, including blackmailing, lying, refusing to shut down and telling kids how to commit suicide.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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February is mating season for the four-legged canines, which can lead to sightings in even the most urban parts of Central Indiana.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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By the Middle Ages, people in France and England believed birds began mating around that time of year, reinforcing the connection to romance.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Try coupling the seasonal shades with a glossy nude foundation for a refined effect.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Each season, a group of singles stay in a villa with the goal of coupling up or risk banishment.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Lusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lusting. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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