yearned; yearning; yearns
1
: to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly
yearns to make a difference
2
: to feel tenderness or compassion
yearner
noun
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yearned for a little house in the country
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Grand Finale The Penguin Joker may have flopped, but the people still yearn for another Batman villain, the Penguin.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
This one definitely goes to 11: Two teenage rocker dudes – who yearn to add some excitement to their lives – delve into black magic and accidentally conjure a demonic entity known as The Blind One.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Holland America Retirees or remote workers with extra time on their hands who are yearning to explore the world beyond the Caribbean without having to book flights will find Holland America’s three-week-long Panama Canal cruises roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale enticing.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Colleen’s legions of fans demonstrate that women are yearning for more authentic stories about their lives.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
This one definitely goes to 11: Two teenage rocker dudes – who yearn to add some excitement to their lives – delve into black magic and accidentally conjure a demonic entity known as The Blind One.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Holland America Retirees or remote workers with extra time on their hands who are yearning to explore the world beyond the Caribbean without having to book flights will find Holland America’s three-week-long Panama Canal cruises roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale enticing.
—Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Colleen’s legions of fans demonstrate that women are yearning for more authentic stories about their lives.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Yearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yearn. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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