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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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Many viewers also grew weary of Fraser’s Ridge and longed to return to Scotland.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Rasputin was growing more isolated and knew he had enemies who longed to kill him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

I longed to hear Fred’s sneakers on the metal steps behind me, but I wasn’t ready to go down there alone.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen