pine (for)

Definition of pine (for)next

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Verb
  • Decades of dirty tricks, oceans of money in politics and machine politicking have left voters jaded and disillusioned, craving basic authenticity and good faith from their candidates.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Granted, people don’t usually crave Seattle teriyaki for its subtlety; add a dose of the house chili oil for texture and kick.
    — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Ask what everyone actually wants from the experience now, including yourself.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The former San Francisco supervisor wants to pursue legislation to prevent insurance companies from raising the rates or dropping the coverage of a policyholder who files a claim.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
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“Pine (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pine%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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