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
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
At times the longing feels sweet and the search like a little sorrow.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Knowing Peter was a target and longing for life beyond the Iron Curtain, Peter brought his pregnant wife with him to an August 1980 tournament in Austria.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
At times the longing feels sweet and the search like a little sorrow.
—
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
Adjective
Werther, in his self-delusion, embodies another Goethean type, the longing man—ordinary, but convinced of the extraordinariness of his feelings.
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Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longing
Noun
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But experts say higher energy costs in Europe and a desire to slow global warming fuel the air conditioning-free lifestyle.
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And yet Webster’s dictionary, and his earlier attempts at spelling reform, expressed a radical desire to forge an entirely new tongue based in the vernacular genius of the aspiring American people.
Adjective
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Starring Elordi and Barry Keoghan, Fennell’s dark comedy about class resentment and covetous destruction was sold on the promise of erotic excess.
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For most players, that amount of storage is realistically enough for all but the most covetous data hoarders.
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Both medications prevent cravings and debilitating withdrawal symptoms among people who previously used heroin or fentanyl by binding with the same brain receptor.
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This dish has the sweetness, spice, and crunch to satisfy every craving.
Adjective
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Its young people are increasingly educated and ambitious but many are frustrated over fierce competition for limited jobs.
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Each scoop lifted tons of earth and rock as engineers raced to complete one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in history.
Noun
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While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved.
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If your skin needs a hydration boost, reach for the brand's Hyaluronic Moisture formula with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to quench its thirst.
Adjective
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Neither team has pressed forward with much conviction in the first 15 minutes, and after some back-and-forth passing on the back line of the Netherlands' defense, boos could be heard from restless spectators in Monterrey.
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Within a few restless months, the group of strangers have become a fragile family.
Noun
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For some families, that one change can reduce the urge to check every message.
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The urge to quit everything tends to grow from being everything to everyone, until there is nothing left for yourself.
Adjective
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Maher concluded his acceptance by noting that he’s never been too obsessed with collecting awards hardware.
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Beyond its cult favorite status elsewhere, our shopping team remains collectively obsessed.
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“Longing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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