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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Recent Examples of longing
Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
His enthusiasm and longing to be part of a team is really endearing to me.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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
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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The siblings each expertly balance their specific blend of bitterness and longing, especially Henderson, whose acidity frequently cuts through the action.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
His enthusiasm and longing to be part of a team is really endearing to me.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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
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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Sinclair has been very open about its desire to explore ‘strategic alternatives’ for the Tennis Channel, whether selling a stake or the whole property.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Based on Fujii’s desire to create something that evokes a sense of nature, Yamada meticulously crafted the set down to the smallest details, including the texture of the soil and the small objects inside the garage.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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Indulgences like 1 ounce of Japanese snow beef and vanilla panna cotta satisfy savory and sweet New Year cravings.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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To help satisfy cravings without overindulging, nutritionists have also shared healthier alternatives to your favorite Christmas desserts.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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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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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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The only roadblock would be whether there’s a thirst to keep telling them.Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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When police released his mug shot late Monday, giving a fuller picture of the good-looking person from the photo authorities had released days prior, online thirst was everywhere.Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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This pragmatic yet ambitious approach is already yielding remarkable results across multiple fronts.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Madame Tussauds wax museum in London pulls the curtain back on what reps describe as its most structurally ambitious figure to date – the Rocket Man suspended in the air over a baby grand piano.Lars Brandle, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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Anfield was growing restless, with a succession of aimless crosses being slung into the penalty area.James Pearce, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Then there are the polymaths, restless and curious explorers who move between sectors and organizations.Ann Kirschner, Forbes, 23 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 4 Jan. 2025.
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