as in longing
a strong wish for something
had a sudden yearning for something sweet
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Recent Examples of yearning
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez elaborated on the tension between yearning and payoff.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Part of the yearning could be due to a belief that might not be true; seek within for clarity.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Part of the yearning could be due to a belief which might not be true — seek within for clarity.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
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Noun
So yes, yearning turns love into a gamble, one that exposes everyone to the possibility of getting hurt.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 14 Jan. 2026
Rodriguez elaborated on the tension between yearning and payoff.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Part of the yearning could be due to a belief that might not be true; seek within for clarity.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Part of the yearning could be due to a belief which might not be true — seek within for clarity.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yearning
Noun
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Old relationship wounds, secret longings or subconscious fears may resurface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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But when a mysterious woman opens The Grand Lisbon restaurant, his glittering world begins to fracture, exposing the fragile balance between success, memory, and longing.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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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And if this doesn’t satisfy all your hot honey cravings, other brands have their own sweet and spicy creations, including Wingstop, Smithfield, Ritz, and even Aldi.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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This shift helps explain why mental exhaustion often comes with stronger cravings for quick rewards, like sugary snacks, comfort foods or mindless scrolling.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One of the most pressing challenges in behavioral healthcare today is access.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Aside from potentially pressing pause on the exhausting narratives about Antekokounmpo's future, his injury could have on-court benefits for the Bucks as well.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This follows a general trend of people reporting less desire to get married and have families at a young age.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Born from Raimi’s desire to make a movie about pulp hero the Shadow before he was denied the rights by Universal, Darkman is an original creation, starring Liam Neeson as a scientist who is disfigured in a mob attack and given superpowers thanks to an experimental treatment.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That means this is one couple insistent on continually revealing new facets, moods and surprises.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mann was insistent, however, on breaking that vicious cycle.—
Nathan Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Always there has been this pull; to go out into the world and explore, and this urge to stay home, swim in the sea, grow a garden, live quietly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Roads are still covered with ice across North Texas as the urge to get out of the house or drive to work starts to weigh more heavily on many.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Health officials in Gaza say tens of thousands of residents with urgent medical needs are seeking evacuation through Rafah, underscoring the pressure on the crossing even as access remains tightly controlled.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Unable to work a traditional job and with a toddler to care for, money also was a constant concern for Franyelis, making her return to Venezuela all the more urgent.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Yearning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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