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pine

Definition

noun: a tree that has long, thin needles instead of leaves and that stays green throughout the year
noun: any of a genus ('Pinus' of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
verb: to become thin and weak because of sadness or loss
verb: to lose vigor, health, or flesh (as through grief)
usually + 'away'
synonyms: woe, torment, pain

Examples

At this time of year, most people are 'pining for' [=longing for] the return of spring.
Since his wife left him, he spends his days alone, 'pining away'.
He's 'pining for' his college sweetheart.

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(..) we reorganize the display, separate the food scents from the nature scents. I mean, does bubble gum belong anywhere near ocean spray? No. And pine is still our biggest seller, right? So maybe we move that over to the cash register by the five-hour energy drink. (..)
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