as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I long for the day when cancer is but a distant and unpleasant memory
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Any flavor combination your taste buds are craving.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026 -
For creatives craving both the great outdoors and a thriving arts community, nearby Garden City is the place to be.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Travis Barker has worked with them, and every song is a Blink 182-level, class clown anthem about hot teachers and not wanting to leave your bedroom.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The city is also ripe for residents wanting to live somewhere that embraces progressive urban design and planning.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Longing (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longing%20%28for%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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