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as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I want a new car so badly!
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as in needed
to have as a requirement
that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep
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as in wished
to see fit
do what you want
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as in enjoyed
to wish to have
I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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Recent Examples of wanted
CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
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
In December, Lilly’s 2012 Mercedes C-Class sedan was spotted by a plate-recognition camera that identified the vehicle as belonging to a wanted person, according to a police report.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Harlow last year was arrested after two months at-large as a wanted fugitive.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Oseguera was one of the most wanted cartel kingpins in Mexico and the United States.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
El Mencho was one of the most wanted criminals in both Mexico and the United States.
—Matt Rivers, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
The robbers ran toward that shelter after beating Ajsac Sirin, and someone recognized Delia from a wanted poster, prosecutors said.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.
—Lauren Clark, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
With Major Case Unit detectives working other elements of the investigation, Homicide Unit Detective Kyle Sullivan wanted to interview the suspect.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Frintner said the district committees wanted to choose someone with Southern California ties and was either a minority or a woman.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
By using chocolate, cofounder of Alice Mushrooms Charlotte Cruze and Goodstein wanted to remove the barrier—taste, texture, and more—associated with many functional mushroom supplements that come in powders, capsules, or tinctures.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
While there was a lot of love for Marc Guehi, who joined City in January, plenty of Palace fans wanted to see Eberechi Eze, who returned to boyhood club Arsenal last summer after winning the FA Cup and Community Shield with Palace, win the league.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The village wanted to use the strip of land from Hase’s lot to widen a road.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Kristen Desler, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet, said the event had been in the works for a number of years and was something that local businesses really wanted.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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, 16 Mar. 2026
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
In December, Lilly’s 2012 Mercedes C-Class sedan was spotted by a plate-recognition camera that identified the vehicle as belonging to a wanted person, according to a police report.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Harlow last year was arrested after two months at-large as a wanted fugitive.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
Oseguera was one of the most wanted cartel kingpins in Mexico and the United States.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
El Mencho was one of the most wanted criminals in both Mexico and the United States.
—Matt Rivers, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
The robbers ran toward that shelter after beating Ajsac Sirin, and someone recognized Delia from a wanted poster, prosecutors said.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.
—Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.
—Lauren Clark, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
With Major Case Unit detectives working other elements of the investigation, Homicide Unit Detective Kyle Sullivan wanted to interview the suspect.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 27, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
Frintner said the district committees wanted to choose someone with Southern California ties and was either a minority or a woman.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
By using chocolate, cofounder of Alice Mushrooms Charlotte Cruze and Goodstein wanted to remove the barrier—taste, texture, and more—associated with many functional mushroom supplements that come in powders, capsules, or tinctures.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
While there was a lot of love for Marc Guehi, who joined City in January, plenty of Palace fans wanted to see Eberechi Eze, who returned to boyhood club Arsenal last summer after winning the FA Cup and Community Shield with Palace, win the league.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The village wanted to use the strip of land from Hase’s lot to widen a road.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Kristen Desler, assistant director of Batavia MainStreet, said the event had been in the works for a number of years and was something that local businesses really wanted.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
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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
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That turned out to be all that Monroe needed, improving her record to 12-3 and recording her fourth shutout of the season.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Radcliffe, the original Harry Potter in the movies, has given his blessing to the series and wished McLaughlin well in taking over the role.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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In January, the HHS X account wished Kennedy a happy birthday by posting a photo of him cutting into a steak adorned with birthday candles.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
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Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Moore move was made to bring in a player the Eagles liked coming out of college, but who has not yet capitalized on his traits in the NFL.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fifty-three percent of respondents at the Conservative Political Action Conference last weekend said Vance was their preferred candidate in the 2028 Republican primary.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Why Musk is pivoting Tesla watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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They also are required to pay restitution, which attorneys for both parties said would be finalized over the next 10 days.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Lower-temperature graphite production The second pathway, discovered by NLR and NCSU, reduces the temperature required to produce the mineral.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Glosson is pleased her friend's contributions are being honored.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The new, and more expensive, XDR model goes a bit further with mini-LED backlighting, better contrasting and dimming zones, and an improved 120Hz refresh rate (the standard edition is capped at 60Hz) — an update Apple gamers and HDR lovers should be pleased by.—
Shawn Chen,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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