as in craving
a strong wish for something
a sudden pining to have steak for dinner
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as in longing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pining
Noun
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The song becomes a longing ballad to finding the person you’re meant to end up with, like swans in the wild, showing how Zardoya draws specific connections to the topography around her and the feelings that live deep inside her.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Through longing, sacrifice, and perseverance, these women leave an enduring imprint on a story much bigger than their own.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For most players, that amount of storage is realistically enough for all but the most covetous data hoarders.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
3 Aug. 2025
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This is, in part, correct: Voldemort is extremely covetous of power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Known for his comic relief, zany ways of thinking, and cravings for bizarre foods, the audience admires his individuality and loyalty to Scooby.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The katakuchi spout is a nod to functionality, allowing for smooth pouring during tea ceremonies or morning caffeine cravings.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some top producers and talent were impressed by Weiss’ desire to immediately juice the network’s political bookings, as well as her ability to actually nab a few notable guests, like former secretaries of state Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The desire behind the making of the series was to right that wrong.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The caffeine can help further stimulate your urge to poop.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jayden Daniels’ fairytale 52-yard Hail Mary pass to Noah Brown may have never happened had Stevenson resisted the urge to engage with the crowd both before the final snap and then, stunningly, for several seconds after the play began.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s another nagging concern — that consumer reaction to the trade conflicts could curb the international thirst for American spirits in key markets.—
Joseph Hostetler,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Common symptoms include significant weight loss, feelings of fatigue and heightened vulnerability to infections, as well as frequent urination and excessive thirst.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pining. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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