as in longing
a strong wish for something
had a sudden yearning for something sweet
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Recent Examples of yearning
Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Looking at the number of streams for the track from Dec. 1 to 14 since 2021, using Luminate’s analysis tool CONNECT, streams have been increasing every year, indicating that this yearning love song has taken hold as a holiday season staple in Japan.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
No doubt, there is warmth, sentiment, even yearning, in it, but there is also dispassionate observation.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
From Paris to Hong Kong, the best places to go for Christmas around the world offer their own delightful twists on the holiday spirit—with plenty of familiar seasonal traditions like Christmas markets, ice skating, and glimmering trees to satisfy every nostalgic yuletide yearning.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some of that continuity is thanks to the ever-present yearning in Martin’s voice, some to the big chords and cathedral choruses, some to the lyrics that have ambiguity without a shred of subtlety.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Looking at the number of streams for the track from Dec. 1 to 14 since 2021, using Luminate’s analysis tool CONNECT, streams have been increasing every year, indicating that this yearning love song has taken hold as a holiday season staple in Japan.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
No doubt, there is warmth, sentiment, even yearning, in it, but there is also dispassionate observation.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
From Paris to Hong Kong, the best places to go for Christmas around the world offer their own delightful twists on the holiday spirit—with plenty of familiar seasonal traditions like Christmas markets, ice skating, and glimmering trees to satisfy every nostalgic yuletide yearning.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yearning
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sven Botman’s return to fitness this month also means Newcastle’s need for a centre-half is less pressing than during the summer.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Problems Of Visibility And Decentralization One of the most pressing challenges in securing NHIs is visibility.Gregory Webb, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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What’s certain, however, is that NASA, the commercial space sector, and nations around the globe are fomenting their desires to renew lunar exploration.Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
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Surely the VIPs and anyone else invested in the process and its outcome will be more insistent than ever that the games continue — but what about the remaining players?Brian Welk, IndieWire, 31 Dec. 2024
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In public, Uzi simply moves differently, with an insistent sway that can feel both thrilling and unsettling.Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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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
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The brand marketers at CPGs often feel the urge to over-orchestrate content featuring their product.Srishti Sundram, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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His aversion to confrontation is outweighed by the urgent need for triage.Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Piper Sandler upgrades Douglas Emmett to overweight from neutral The firm thinks the real estate investment trust may benefit from the wildfire damage with an urgent need for office space.Michael Bloom, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
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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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“Yearning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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