yearns
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Verb
- Desire strongly or persistently
- Have a desire for something or someone who is not present
- Have affection for; feel tenderness for
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📰 This Word in the News:
After failing to make Olympics, red-hot Travis Konecny still yearns for the playoffs
Feb 18, 2026 The New York Times
Feb 18, 2026 The New York Times
How slavery reparations could help make yearning to return to Africa a reality
Aug 18, 2026 The Guardian
Aug 18, 2026 The Guardian