as in longing
a strong wish for something
had a sudden yearning for something sweet
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Recent Examples of yearning
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
These words describe a strong yearning to do or have something.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Kim added that the pursuit of individualism in Korea coexists with a sense of community, rooted in Confucian values, and a collective yearning for freedom stemming from Japanese occupation and dictatorial regimes.
—Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
But today, personal touches and a yearning for coziness are warming up homes.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The yearning at the center of Bad Bunny’s music is on heavy rotation on DTMF with songs steeped in haunting heartbreak and regret.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
These words describe a strong yearning to do or have something.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Kim added that the pursuit of individualism in Korea coexists with a sense of community, rooted in Confucian values, and a collective yearning for freedom stemming from Japanese occupation and dictatorial regimes.
—Hanna Park, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
But today, personal touches and a yearning for coziness are warming up homes.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for yearning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yearning
Noun
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In the Mood For Love is a classic, and one of the best depictions of longing in film history.—
Janey Tracey,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The scene in question was designed to show the two characters falling in love and longing to be close to one another.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Chromium may influence food intake, hunger, and fat cravings, but research shows no significant effect on weight loss.67 Despite limited research on berberine for weight loss, even fewer studies exist on other supplements.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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The chocolate’s for me or one of my coworkers—whoever’s cravings hit first!—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And while Wright brings defensive tenacity, his addition doesn’t necessarily address New York’s most pressing issue: a lack of size on the wings beyond starters OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. Josh Hart, a tenacious rebounder, is still just 6-4.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Shapiro's is rooted in a series of strategic investments designed to tackle the commonwealth's most pressing issues, from economic development to public safety and education funding.—
Claire Dickey,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Ranging from a simple desire for a sigh, nod, or caress to a more complex wish for advice, empathy, or anticipation for what’s needed pronto, a bid is our most powerful and vulnerable attempt at asking for love.—
Michael Alcée,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2025
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Interest, and sometimes urgency, in understanding and tracking deep-space objects stems from a desire to fundamentally understand the workings of the cosmos as well as helping policymakers and scientists understand threats — whether those threats are asteroids or foreign adversaries.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The reincarnated version differed from the original a bit, so there’s an excuse for not recognizing it at first glance — even if Reid was insistent the play-call in the huddle would be identical to one barked out by head coach Hank Stram to receiver Gloster Richardson long ago.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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Kato Kaelin, who was staying at OJ’s guesthouse at the time of the murders, recalls trying to help OJ load several bags into a limo en route to the airport to fly to Chicago for a corporate golf outing, but that OJ was insistent that Kaelin stay away from a small duffel bag.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Physical therapists and researchers break down our urge to fidget and offer office-friendly ways to satisfy the need for movement.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
2 Feb. 2025
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If your outdoor plants are looking rough post-freeze, resist the urge to trim off all the dead and damaged foliage — for now.—
Shafaq Patel,
Axios,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In my practice, some of the most critical cases have been patients who needed urgent procedures — such as treating urological cancers or obstructing kidney stones — but hadn’t addressed underlying cardiovascular risks.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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Over its ten cycles, the award has spotlighted photographers whose work not only exhibits artistic excellence but also conveys urgent narratives about our planet’s fragile state.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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Many people gave up, longing to end the hunger and thirst and cold, and just sat down, where they were shot by the guards.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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As expected, his leaders set a strong tone for the type of work ethic, professionalism and unquenchable thirst for improvement his players adopted throughout the season.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Yearning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearning. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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