as in longing
a strong wish for something
had a sudden yearning for something sweet
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Recent Examples of yearning
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The song’s lyrics capture an instant connection between two souls who are meeting for the first time, and that deep yearning for eternal love.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
Her own relationship to religion forced her to contend with an inclination toward stifling (or at least judging) normal feelings of yearning and lust.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
For those prone to frizz, acne, or a yearning for finer things, this significant upgrade clocks in at $90—that means deep, skin-friendly sleep for less than $100.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Its rise reflects American values of individualism and efficiency but also a deeper yearning for identity through food.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The song’s lyrics capture an instant connection between two souls who are meeting for the first time, and that deep yearning for eternal love.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
Her own relationship to religion forced her to contend with an inclination toward stifling (or at least judging) normal feelings of yearning and lust.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
For those prone to frizz, acne, or a yearning for finer things, this significant upgrade clocks in at $90—that means deep, skin-friendly sleep for less than $100.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yearning
Noun
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The Renaissance’s old love language — the naughty puns, the sighs of longing and strategies of seduction, the paeans to the beauty of beloveds masked by fanciful Greek and Latin names — had grown obsolete long before Millay’s time.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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His films, deeply rooted in Kerala’s cultural ethos yet universally resonant, remain timeless explorations of human resilience and longing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Oreo just announced a new addition to satisfy all the evolving cookie cravings: Chocolate Covered Pretzel.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2025
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When there are no calories, the body continues to look for them and that also leads to cravings.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, the Scott brothers partnered on a first-of-its-kind partnership called The Healthy Home Innovation Fund to invest in innovations that can help tackle the most pressing issues facing homeowners, renters, builders and others.—
Jennifer Bradley Franklin,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Bengals added Fairchild in the third, so adding another lineman while there were more pressing needs is strange, especially a raw lineman like Rivers.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Being honest, open and direct is key — don’t be afraid to express your heart’s desires.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Several voiced a desire for neighborhood checkpoints staffed by the National Guard, which are currently in place to protect Pacific Palisades.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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In a small conference room of a Manhattan hotel, Nicolás García is insistent.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But David also kind of forced Kyle to repeatedly defend her by being way too insistent that Kamilla be the one to go.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Parents can resist the urge to overparent by leaning on curiosity, patience, and trust.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some birds can take up to two weeks to collect enough materials to satisfy their nesting urge.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, the editorial minimizes the urgent reality facing our region.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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That is the urgent story that authors Allen and Parnes ignored.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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Sunrise on the Reaping First Look There are no first-look images from the set or trailers to quench our thirst just yet, but Lionsgate did give fans a little something to hang onto during this year's CinemaCon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s an understandable thirst for an epic title race and a relegation battle that goes to the wire.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Yearning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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