as in craving
a strong wish for something
had a sudden yearning for something sweet
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Recent Examples of yearning
Emily Rella, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Nyong’o conveys the show’s deeper romantic yearning in one crucial scene, when Ali changes the script to let Viola sing to her beloved at dinner.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Leaning into the ridiculous beauty of both its leads, all cheekbones and blue-eyed yearning, the film is a moody and thoughtful interpretation of its literary origin.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
As injuries mounted up, the more formulaic Arsenal became, and the yearning for someone more expressive grew.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
This notion of yearning and desire and all-or-nothing, consuming passion has seemingly dwindled, with the fairy tale ending seemingly out of reach.
—Emily Rella, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Nyong’o conveys the show’s deeper romantic yearning in one crucial scene, when Ali changes the script to let Viola sing to her beloved at dinner.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
Leaning into the ridiculous beauty of both its leads, all cheekbones and blue-eyed yearning, the film is a moody and thoughtful interpretation of its literary origin.
—Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
As injuries mounted up, the more formulaic Arsenal became, and the yearning for someone more expressive grew.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yearning
Noun
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Your fear of being alone is one of many symptoms of your longing for connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jackman keeps that inheritance intact, similarly flipping the romantic tale script by beginning not with flirtation or longing, but with a wedding.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.—
Michael Granberry,
Dallas News,
17 Jan. 2020
Noun
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Your body releases insulin in response to the carbs, but releasing too much may lead to low blood sugar and a subsequent sugar craving.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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From there, follow your cravings.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The inherent coexistence of these smart systems in our world is opening up more pressing concerns.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Their innovation demonstrates how creative chemistry can help solve one of the planet’s most pressing problems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The plaintiffs argued the displacement was motivated by a desire to limit readers' access to books with viewpoints that are unpopular and controversial in the area.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Aaron Glenn came in, like many coaches before him, with a desire to kill that mindset.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There's one other very important detail that Roker was insistent on including in Weather Hunters.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Sep. 2025
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There are layers of grunts and bangs; there is an increasingly insistent electronic score by Steve Jablonsky and, loudest of all, there are numerous ’70s needle drops that fully exploit the melodrama of prog rock.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The swim platform is a mere few steps away, should the urge for a swim strike.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Harry taught me the Code to keep me from getting caught, to control my urges, but my urges are evolving.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Conversations about gun violence in Chicago can no longer focus solely on homicide and must be expanded to also integrate urgent matters of suicide prevention.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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This highlights the urgent need for organizations to prioritize employee well-being and create a more balanced, sustainable work culture.—
Clare Miller,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Yearning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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