as in longing
a strong wish for something
had a sudden yearning for something sweet
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Recent Examples of yearning
Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
Wracked with anxiety and struck with an instantly recognizable yearning for stability, the songs on Cloudy float.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
Regardless of side, voters expressed a yearning to turn the page.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
The findings suggest a blend of practical considerations and a yearning for change among residents of blue-voting states.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately for the airport, say senior staffers, Disney Magical Express folded during the COVID years and the nation’s post-pandemic yearning for adventure erupted soon after.
—Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
Wracked with anxiety and struck with an instantly recognizable yearning for stability, the songs on Cloudy float.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
Regardless of side, voters expressed a yearning to turn the page.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2024
The findings suggest a blend of practical considerations and a yearning for change among residents of blue-voting states.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yearning
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For those longing for the era when moviegoers were asked to believe Arnold Schwarzenegger was just a regular, relatable dad, Jingle All the Way is the movie for you.Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The vaguely bluesy folk songs courtesy of A.G. Cook put us in a place of longing from frame one.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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But this craving for visibility was precariously perched atop fears for his own sanity.Michael S. Roth, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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While digital may dominate, there’s still a deep craving for in-person experiences that offer something special.Stephan Schambach, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This is one of the most pressing questions that Ashley, who chairs the Community Justice Council, brings up at meetings.Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Perfect Couple never answers the most pressing question: Why is French film legend Isabelle Adjani part of the cast?Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Carmelo Anthony’s entry into the wine industry was rooted in curiosity and a desire to create something meaningful.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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But absent a dedicated desire to solve them, they could be viewed as tediously boring compared to leading the nation on sweeping national issues and global diplomacy.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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According to the star, Heller was insistent that the dog have blue eyes and red hair like Adams.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Democratic senators have been especially insistent that background checks are needed for all of Trump’s nominees before they can be considered for confirmation by the Senate.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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This time around, the reflexive urge to publish was stifled.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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But along with generosity, disasters also bring out fraudsters ready to exploit these charitable urges.William P. Barrett, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Given the breakneck speed at which OpenAI is continuing its for-profit conversion, this is a special case with an urgent necessity for action.Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
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As Barbie painted the world pink and covered the box office in a whopping $1.4 billion of green, an urgent question emerged and was lobbed at everyone involved: What about a sequel?Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Humanity’s long history of division continues, but so, too, does its beauty, creativity and thirst for meaning.Jason Rudy, Baltimore Sun, 8 Dec. 2024
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This test can identify a higher risk of the disease before symptoms like extreme thirst or fatigue appear.2 Having a single autoantibody means a higher risk of type 1 diabetes, while having two or more autoantibodies may indicate the condition has already begun to develop.Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Yearning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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