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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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as in liked
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Recent Examples of wanted
Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors said Cacconie is now considered a wanted fugitive, and law enforcement agencies were looking for him.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Michael Paul Brown, 45, of Anaconda, Montana, was the state's most wanted man until his time on the lam ended near a barn just under six miles from the scene of his horrific crime.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The Jackson Police Department took Drummond, 28, off the state’s most wanted list and into custody in connection with the killing of four people in Lake County on July 29, according to the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
The annual meetings are a gathering of people who share values, who wanted to learn together.
—Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
The last thing André Burakovsky wanted coming to a new team was to rub anyone the wrong way.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Cooper knew the team wanted numbers in the box and timed her run perfectly.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Ever wanted to get a Birkin bag for more than $4,000 off?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Rick Rubin wanted Ginger Baker to join Black Sabbath in 2012.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Hamlin wanted that race win badly, but securing the runner-up position meant he is placed fourth in the standings.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Mirojnick said the production team wanted to make the movie aspirational for young, ambitious showgirls, elevating Nomi above the tackiness of ‘90s Vegas to become the figurative queen of the Strip.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Billy, however, was a wanted man everywhere there was breathable air.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors said Cacconie is now considered a wanted fugitive, and law enforcement agencies were looking for him.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Michael Paul Brown, 45, of Anaconda, Montana, was the state's most wanted man until his time on the lam ended near a barn just under six miles from the scene of his horrific crime.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
The Jackson Police Department took Drummond, 28, off the state’s most wanted list and into custody in connection with the killing of four people in Lake County on July 29, according to the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This cultural heritage had been deemed by Israel to be too Arabic, while the state wanted Haifa to be visually and architecturally European.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
The annual meetings are a gathering of people who share values, who wanted to learn together.
—Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
The last thing André Burakovsky wanted coming to a new team was to rub anyone the wrong way.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Cooper knew the team wanted numbers in the box and timed her run perfectly.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
Ever wanted to get a Birkin bag for more than $4,000 off?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Rick Rubin wanted Ginger Baker to join Black Sabbath in 2012.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Hamlin wanted that race win badly, but securing the runner-up position meant he is placed fourth in the standings.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Mirojnick said the production team wanted to make the movie aspirational for young, ambitious showgirls, elevating Nomi above the tackiness of ‘90s Vegas to become the figurative queen of the Strip.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wanted
Verb
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The opening craved here, and indicative of the movie’s previous early August date (before Weapons took it over), was $40M, on par with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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But developments in the 1800s allowed companies to sell already-roasted coffee directly to convenience-hungry consumers who also craved more consistency in their brews.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But its lawmakers said these products needed regulation for the interest of public health and safety.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Khalid was born mortal, but was given an immortal life when his father placed his soul into the body of Hunbish, a child that the Goryeo girl once wished to save.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The pain was so bad at some points that Ozzy wished for death.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Some said their parents liked the schools or moved for a job.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team liked using its starter and sole All-Star, Cade Cunningham, alongside another playmaker.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Charania shared in a recent piece that Antetokounmpo was exploring a potential change of teams with the New York Knicks as his preferred destination.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Start on the low end of that range, try a taste, then add more if desired to bring balance to the dish.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Serve with ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under long-standing (and still existing) federal law, hospitals are required to treat, stabilize or transfer anyone presenting with a serious medical condition that could be considered an emergency.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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So a good game from Prescott may be required to come away with a Week 5 win.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, two days later, Long addressed Carey's reaction on The Shade Room, revealing Carey asked her to sing during the tribute and was pleased by her set.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Wanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wanted. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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