sighs (for)

present tense third-person singular of sigh (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sighs (for)
Verb
  • All these factors combined make this one a great pick for low-porosity hair, which craves hydration but can easily be weighed down by the thicker oils and rich formulas.
    Eden Stuart, Glamour, 7 July 2026
  • Near misses have become commonplace, not just at Grand Tours but across the Monument races that the Dane craves.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Nicolas Aburm, creative director at New York label Area, wants specific information.
    Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • Trump reportedly wants Infantino to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations, per the New York Post.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
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“Sighs (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sighs%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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