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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Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 25 Sep. 2024
The Full Moon in Taurus, on the other hand, gets funky, causing an uncharacteristic longing for unexpected upheaval.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Oct. 2024
This displacement has ignited a profound longing for their homeland — nostalgia for cherished sights, sounds and flavors that connect them to their origins.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Michaels is fearless in facing longing and ghosts and mysteries.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2024
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The core of the collection spoke to the deep connection and longing for one’s home country that is left behind, according to the designer.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 25 Sep. 2024
The Full Moon in Taurus, on the other hand, gets funky, causing an uncharacteristic longing for unexpected upheaval.
—Jennifer Culp, Them, 16 Oct. 2024
This displacement has ignited a profound longing for their homeland — nostalgia for cherished sights, sounds and flavors that connect them to their origins.
—Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Michaels is fearless in facing longing and ghosts and mysteries.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2024
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Though Wonder owns meal-kit company Blue Apron, Lore told Fortune that Hoggett’s hiring does not signal a desire to further expand into the grocery space.Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
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Include consumable items so others understand your desire to simplify gift-giving.Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Patches, gums and lozenges can take anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour to satiate a craving.Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Methadone has been shown to be better at reducing cravings but comes with a higher risk of overdose (more about this later).9 Side Effects of Suboxone vs. Methadone Both Suboxone and methadone come with side effects ranging from mild to life-threatening.Patricia Weiser, PharmD, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
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Though covetous of certain products, trends surrounding brands are often a flash in the pan, according to Casey Lewis, Gen Z consumer analyst and author of the viral After School newsletter.BYSasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
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All regard Cuba with the covetous memories of former lovers—longing mingled with knowledge of the island’s practical side, its transactionalism.Jon Lee Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
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Venus loves transiting this area of your chart, and while in fiery Sagittarius, the love planet evokes a desire for someone who matches your thirst for adventure and intellectual stimulation.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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The Smithsonian expedition, much like his adventures as a young naturalist in his room, was about quenching his thirst for knowledge and perhaps helping others do the same though the various museum exhibitions that continue to amaze young and old to this day.Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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To an ambitious and left-leaning young scholar like Harris, the clash of ideas was alluring.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
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After self-distributing its Japanese-language Godzilla Minus One in the U.S., the ambitious studio has gained an even firmer footing in the North America market by acquiring leading anime distributor Gkids.Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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With the engine up to temp, the urge to nudge my right foot a bit more started to creep in.Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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The best shampoos for a dry scalps can help with that urge to constantly scratch your head.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Volcanoes become restless and then go back to slumbering all the time.Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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If that sounds like you, keep reading for expert tips on putting your restless bladder to bed, once and for all.Erica Sloan, SELF, 22 Oct. 2024
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With the support of The Rockefeller Foundation and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the initiative aims to provide hot, nutritious meals to over 10 million children by 2030, making a monumental shift in the fight against hunger and educational inequity.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Additionally, 41% of undocumented children and young adults between the ages of 0 and 26 in California are living in poverty, according to Nourish California, an organization that fights hunger.CalMatters, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Longing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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