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as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday
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as in requested
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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Recent Examples of desired
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
His first taste of the big leagues with the Cubs last season left a lot to be desired.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Austin and Kapoor encourage trying different hairstyles to make hair look fuller or hide thinning spots along the hairline, if desired.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
But not everyone is celebrating A new era in mathematics may be on the horizon—one that some researchers have long desired.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Ensure managers provide regular feedback about employees’ work, including strengths and areas for growth, especially those relevant to current or desired roles.
—Bob Helbig, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Serve with garlic toasts and lemon wedges for squeezing over if desired.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The service might leave something to be desired here, but that can be said of most restaurants in Rome.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Polls suggest that most people want owners to pay for their own stadiums, but sports teams are desired and beloved, a source not only of entertainment but also of civic pride.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
His first taste of the big leagues with the Cubs last season left a lot to be desired.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
While Fisher’s athleticism leaves a lot to be desired, his high IQ and ability to diagnose from the middle make up for athletic limitations with an extra step on breaking up an offensive rhythm.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Austin and Kapoor encourage trying different hairstyles to make hair look fuller or hide thinning spots along the hairline, if desired.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
But not everyone is celebrating A new era in mathematics may be on the horizon—one that some researchers have long desired.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Ensure managers provide regular feedback about employees’ work, including strengths and areas for growth, especially those relevant to current or desired roles.
—Bob Helbig, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Serve with garlic toasts and lemon wedges for squeezing over if desired.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Adjective
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Although the precipitation may be on the light side, very welcome rain and mountain snow will be common across the Intermountain West with multiple rounds through the week.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The sluggishness of recent months is beginning to lift, and April arrives with a welcome surge of momentum and physical energy.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The interesting question is why West craved an ADHD diagnosis so badly—apart, presumably, from access to the delicious fruits of Big Pharma.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Las Vegas has desperately been looking for its long-term signal-caller, and Mendoza provides the consistency and professionalism that the Raiders have craved for decades at the position.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s when Bohm reportedly requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, things reached a turning point in January when Bohm requested account statements, login information and details on his holdings.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Oseguera was Mexico's most wanted man and was also sought by the United States, which had a $15 million bounty on him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Even after seizing a wanted dictator out of Venezuela and while monitoring an air war in Iran.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The latter, a wry comedy of futile endeavor, was based on a story by Kiarostami, but Haghighi soon sought to shake off Kiarostami’s influence—and, even more, a prevailing caricature of Iranian cinema that Kiarostami’s style had given rise to.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The decision is a win for the federal government, which sought to block the testimony of FBI special agent Hugh Raymond Evans after Fulton County officials filed suit against the administration, seeking the return of the ballots.—
Olivia Rubin,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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