PINE (FOR) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

pine (for)

verb

Definition of pine (for)

as in to crave

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy pining for a house in the mountains

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As tasks become increasingly automated, employees will crave genuine connection.

— Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
While my mother craved some small-stakes adventure, my father was set in his ways, his patterns, his routine.

— Kyle MacLachlan, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

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Stats show travel retail stores are being mined for discovery and unforgettable memories, with 86 percent of people wanting exclusive beauty offers in the channel, according to L’Oréal.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
In January, a section of Interstate 70 is scheduled to close for 11 months, and the Missouri Department of Transportation wants residents to be prepared.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

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