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pining

[pahy-ning] / ˈpaɪ nɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
languishing
Synonyms




ADJECTIVE
lovesick
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ADJECTIVE
wishing
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His public pining for a Nobel Peace Prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

There’s no evidence that this generation intends to make pining their only romantic activity; it’s more that they are very content, at the moment, to luxuriate in the many conduits for yearning available to them.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

For decades engineers, architects, futurists, industrialists, investors and politicians have been pining for a better, faster and cheaper way to build homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

This mixed bag of form has seen some supporters pining for the return of former manager Ange Postecoglou, and his often entertaining tactic of 'Angeball'.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

He had obviously never stopped pining for his own home and master; although he ate well and his coat was glossy with health, he never maintained anything but a dignified, unyielding distance.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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