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repine (for)

verb

Definition of repine (for)next
as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy during the deep cold of winter, I repine for warm tropical beaches

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  1. crave
  2. want
Verb
  • In their new home, the past clings to Everton; restless, a bad joke, craving more, loud, glorious.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • More troubling, perhaps, is the show’s lack of pull among viewers between 25 and 54 — the demographic craved most by advertisers in news programming.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of crave
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  • There are already rumors of the Senate breaking for campaign season early, but Republican leadership still wants to confirm nominees and complete some regulatory rollbacks.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Canada instead wants a partnership tailored to its priorities, with investment at its core.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Repine (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repine%20%28for%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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