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longed

VERB

desire, crave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

yearn

STRONG

ache aim aspire covet hanker hunger itch lust miss pine sigh suspire thirst want wish

WEAK

dream of have a yen for spoil for

Antonyms

STRONG

despise dislike hate

Example Sentences

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Coronado longed for Beatríz and wondered if she had remained faithful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

It’s a culture she’s always longed to play a starring role in.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Through "feel-good writing", they could depict the men and relationships they longed to see, but "can't have in real life".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Others have longed for a Kid Rock show.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026

Pong was about to get the one thing he'd always longed for: freedom.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat