as in desire
a strong wish for something
by four o'clock in the afternoon, I usually experience a strong longing for chocolate
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as in pining
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Recent Examples of longing
Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Later, after seeing how much fulfillment Iceland, the gentle giant renting her parents’ house, gets out of his relationship with his dog, Sam decides to pour all of her longing for connection into adopting Pepper, an adorable Pomeranian at the local shelter, but someone else gets there first.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
The story had an undercurrent of loss and longing, in this case for a spouse who had passed away, and a magical connection for them at the end.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
The film follows multiple storylines, most very messy (because humans) and includes more angst, longing, sleaze and R-rated scenes than most holiday films.
—Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The retro-style diner, for instance, and its rehash of the Fifties, has always depressed me, striking me as nothing but stale longing for an innocence that never was.
—Rachel Kushner, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
Later, after seeing how much fulfillment Iceland, the gentle giant renting her parents’ house, gets out of his relationship with his dog, Sam decides to pour all of her longing for connection into adopting Pepper, an adorable Pomeranian at the local shelter, but someone else gets there first.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
The story had an undercurrent of loss and longing, in this case for a spouse who had passed away, and a magical connection for them at the end.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
The film follows multiple storylines, most very messy (because humans) and includes more angst, longing, sleaze and R-rated scenes than most holiday films.
—Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longing
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And yet, people tend to explain their habitual behavior by appealing to their goals and desires.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Of course, some variations are warranted based on the patient’s needs and desires, but unwarranted variation leads to errors and unpredictable outcomes.Leon E. Moores, MD, DSc, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Fans with a fried chicken craving outside of Florida can turn their attention to McDonald's.Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The state of New York — which spent the most on treatment — allocated about $22 million of that for programs that make the gold standard for care as easy as possible for patients: providing same-day prescriptions for buprenorphine, a medication that decreases cravings for opioids.Aneri Pattani, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Those include a daffy retriever, a headstrong capybara, a covetous lemur and a mysterious bird, as well as glimpses of more fantastical creatures.Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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No actor has played him with as much reptilian cruelty and covetous flair as Andrew Scott, either.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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Excessive loss of fluids can lead to dehydration and contribute to symptoms like thirst, fatigue, and headache.Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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From my own observations, the enthusiasm and thirst of procurement professionals to learn and apply innovative practices from procurement was unmatched in 2024.Bruno Gralpois, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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De Bruyne is an ambitious target for a club that will make its professional debut in 2025.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the story goes, China is powering ahead, pairing ambitious economic and diplomatic agendas with a massive military expansion while the United States staggers under the weight of inequality, stagnating wages, legislative gridlock, political polarization, and populism.Jude Blanchette, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Chargers clinched a playoff berth with their 40-7 drubbing of the New England Patriots, and Harbaugh felt the urge to wrap his arms around first-year general manager Joe Hortiz.Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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This explains why couples can also feel the urge to reset and commit to new goals for their relationships.Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Image On a recent muggy Saturday morning, a few dozen people — from restless children and lanky teenagers to men and women in their 50s and 60s — flocked to the shady overpass.María Magdalena Arréllaga, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Bringing García back makes sense for the Blue Jays, who need to rebuild a depleted bullpen, but his addition doesn’t move the needle for a restless fan base.Kaitlyn McGrath, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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What lies ahead for Woods, with the Masters just four months away, will be determined by his iffy health, insatiable hunger and even the golf gods.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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There is great agreement among disparate groups on the need to address crises related to mental health, caring for elders and hunger.David Hessekiel, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Longing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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