as in craving
a strong wish for something
had a sudden yearning for something sweet
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Recent Examples of yearning
Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The chemistry is crackling, the setting is evocative and the yearning is as colossal as the Deetzes’ shrimp cocktail — and even more delicious.
—Jamie Harrow, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
That does really get at the yearning that’s always there and the vulnerability your characters share with other characters and the audience.
—Justin Caffier, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
An intoxicating, passionate, and bittersweet tale of the conflict between the longing for love and the yearning for freedom.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
His yearning is leeching out of the screen.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The chemistry is crackling, the setting is evocative and the yearning is as colossal as the Deetzes’ shrimp cocktail — and even more delicious.
—Jamie Harrow, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
That does really get at the yearning that’s always there and the vulnerability your characters share with other characters and the audience.
—Justin Caffier, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
An intoxicating, passionate, and bittersweet tale of the conflict between the longing for love and the yearning for freedom.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yearning
Noun
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While the film is filled with incredible gay kisses, my personal favorite remains when Ennis and Jack reunite for the first time; there’s nothing giddier than the full-body passion that overtakes you after being reunited with your long-distance true love after months — or years — or longing.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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The lyrics, rooted in his own experiences and the turbulent reality of the Civil Rights Movement, spoke to a collective longing for justice and a belief that progress—though slow—was inevitable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
24 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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Plus, comfort foods await to satisfy every craving.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Sugary beverages, poor sleep, and skipping meals can all intensify sweet cravings.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And there is a more practical, and perhaps more pressing, question—about our current moment.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Any debate about who would start in the No 9 role at Palace is now redundant, but the more pressing issue for Slot is if, as expected, Isak is unable to complete 90 minutes, who should come on to replace him?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The author’s losses were profound, and her protagonist’s desire to triumph over loss is clear.—
Jon Michael Varese,
The Atlantic,
28 Sep. 2025
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Though Tatum has expressed a desire to return this season, the Celtics haven’t put a timeline on the six-time All-Star’s recovery.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jayce was protective of his baby brother and insistent on showing him everything a 4-year-old knew about life – like how to brush his teeth or how to properly use the bathroom during potty training.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, skeptics and cynics tend to be insistent right now that the clean-up activity is not going to last very long.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The strong urge to be a positive disrupter can thrust you into the role of trailblazer.—
James Patterson,
Big Think,
24 Sep. 2025
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Resist the urge to criticize someone or make a fast retort that will spark arguments.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Violet Affleck, the 19-year-old daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, took the stage at the United Nations this week, calling for urgent action on clean air, pandemic protections, and broader social justice issues.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The incident has raised urgent concerns for the safety of the more than 500 unarmed participants aboard the flotillas, the GSF said.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Yearning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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