longed (for)

verb

past tense of long (for)
as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy I long for the day when cancer is but a distant and unpleasant memory

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longed (for)
  1. craved
  2. wanted
  3. desired
Verb
  • While my mother craved some small-stakes adventure, my father was set in his ways, his patterns, his routine.
    — Kyle MacLachlan, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But even when George was kissing off the pop audience, people craved more and more of him.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of craved
Verb
  • Wen wanted to follow an ordinary cook through a conflict, and the restaurant came with the job.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • For watches, jewelry, handbags, and sneakers, 20% or fewer Gen Z collectors wanted recognition even within specialist collector communities.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of wanted
Verb
  • In the morning, reach for your cleanser or simply rinse the skin with water, then proceed with a hydrating serum or essence (if desired), moisturizer, and SPF.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Just before serving, dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of desired
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“Longed (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longed%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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