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noun

Definition of piningnext
as in longing
a strong wish for something a sudden pining to have steak for dinner

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pining

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adjective

as in covetous

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pining

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verb

present participle of pine
as in yearning

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pining
  1. longing
  2. covetous
  3. craving
  4. desire
  5. urge
  6. thirst
Noun
  • There’s nothing like a second-chance romance, and this one delivers with juicy tension, secrets and years of longing between Poppy and footballer TK.
    Ellie K. Wilde, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • With its perfect balance of contemporary style and wine country warmth, your stay will leave you with unforgettable memories and a longing to return to Sonoma County.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of longing
Adjective
  • 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
  • No actor has played him with as much reptilian cruelty and covetous flair as Andrew Scott, either.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of covetous
Noun
  • Studies show that cigarettes with lower nicotine content reduce people’s dependence on nicotine and can help alleviate some of the cravings associated with withdrawal.
    Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Previous research has suggested that our food cravings originate from both the brain and the gut, but the science behind sugar cravings is complicated and scientists are not exactly sure what role gut microbes play.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of craving
Noun
  • Even those closest to Hitler were generally tempted into evil by an overriding desire to make Germany great again after the humiliating defeat of World War I and to take advantage of the opportunities created by the Third Reich itself.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The desire for stability and long-term viability should compel businesses to adapt to new and uncertain realities.
    Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of desire
Noun
  • How strong this urge feels can vary due to several factors, FitzD said, such as the position of the baby, whether the woman has given birth before, the size of the baby or if the mother has been administered any drugs such as an epidural.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The brand marketers at CPGs often feel the urge to over-orchestrate content featuring their product.
    Srishti Sundram, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of urge
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of thirst
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