1
as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I want a new car so badly!
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2
as in needs
to have as a requirement
that stray cat wants food and a clean place to sleep
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3
as in wishes
to see fit
do what you want
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as in likes
to wish to have
I want some ice cream for dessert, please
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as in lacks
a falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number
there's a notable want of teachers in that rural school district
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as in weaknesses
a defect in character
she's well-meaning and kind, but her besetting want is a complete lack of tact
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Recent Examples of wants
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
If James wants to return to the Heat, the team would have interest, a source conveyed to The Miami Herald on Tuesday.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
March 21 – April 19 Aries, your drive wants more room to play.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Ultimately, Tahiri wants the Redken Symposium to provide a time of learning and development for all attendees.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
If, for example, your child wants to go to an expensive sports summer camp, encourage them to save a portion of the cost from their allowance or summer job.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
In light of the tragic cricumstances surrounding Chase’s death, Gilbert cautioned stage parents to be certain that acting is what their child wants.
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Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
Benjamin Pinckney wants to go to graduate school to become a physician assistant.
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Lauren Sausser,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Charles wants peace with his son.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
What eludes Keynesians is that while our wants are unlimited, our ability to fulfill our wants is highly limited.
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John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
These are more than reasonable wants.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Their thinly sketched roles only underscore the welcome presence of Nate’s three daughters, who — while individualized with distinct wants and needs — maintain a feminine alliance that gives the story its heart.
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Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
The price simply reflects the building’s capacity for satisfying human wants—with the latter as well as the former physical facts about the world.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
The fact that those dreary assessments have very little to do with the actual wants and needs of the vast majority of Californians — not to mention the state’s history of electing mostly dull and drab governors — should give their authors pause.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Chesbrough thinks consumers are sometimes unrealistic in their wants.
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Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your current spending should align with your needs more than your wants at this moment.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
By establishing child care as a valid use of campaign funds, Grechen Shirley said, the question is no longer who can afford to run for office, but who really wants to serve their community.
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Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
If James wants to return to the Heat, the team would have interest, a source conveyed to The Miami Herald on Tuesday.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
March 21 – April 19 Aries, your drive wants more room to play.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Ultimately, Tahiri wants the Redken Symposium to provide a time of learning and development for all attendees.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
If, for example, your child wants to go to an expensive sports summer camp, encourage them to save a portion of the cost from their allowance or summer job.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
In light of the tragic cricumstances surrounding Chase’s death, Gilbert cautioned stage parents to be certain that acting is what their child wants.
—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2026
Benjamin Pinckney wants to go to graduate school to become a physician assistant.
—
Lauren Sausser,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Charles wants peace with his son.
—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Noun
Powell had flown to Paris and met with Coffin at Illumination’s offices, heard his wants and needs, spotted the movie, then started to write.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
What eludes Keynesians is that while our wants are unlimited, our ability to fulfill our wants is highly limited.
—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
These are more than reasonable wants.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Their thinly sketched roles only underscore the welcome presence of Nate’s three daughters, who — while individualized with distinct wants and needs — maintain a feminine alliance that gives the story its heart.
—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
The price simply reflects the building’s capacity for satisfying human wants—with the latter as well as the former physical facts about the world.
—
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
The fact that those dreary assessments have very little to do with the actual wants and needs of the vast majority of Californians — not to mention the state’s history of electing mostly dull and drab governors — should give their authors pause.
—
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
Chesbrough thinks consumers are sometimes unrealistic in their wants.
—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Your current spending should align with your needs more than your wants at this moment.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wants
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Pisces February 19 – March 20 This evening craves soft focus and flow.
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This evening craves soft focus and flow.
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Workforce needs, customer expectations, and business conditions evolve, and leaders have to be willing to adjust if the model stops delivering results.
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While Schmid fills the role of a high-end backup, Florida still needs to acquire a starting-caliber goaltender prior to the start of the season with both Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov departing.
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Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
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The university then became responsible for remediation work and its daily 24/7 security before the crime scene was torn down against some of the victim families’ wishes ahead of a trial at the end of December 2023.
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But not every player likes them.
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To rinse the condenser coils, Traub likes to use a garden hose—never a pressure washer—from the inside out, going from top to bottom and side-to-side for the most effective clean.
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In terms of athletic forwards with size, this is a body type that the Spurs’ roster lacks in numbers.
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Nothing beats a big package or a pipe to compensate for decorations, makeup, and other lacks.
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Old wounds Natural disasters often expose the strengths—or weaknesses—of state institutions.
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The companion app can then further the shame by generating reports that highlight your strengths and weaknesses, suggesting areas that might need some work.
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In Cancer, Venus desires emotional safety, loyalty and genuine intimacy.
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On the eve of her 18th birthday, June (now portrayed by Justine Moore) desires a love match.
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Not every driver wants a truck that requires DIY installations or extreme customization to include basic features.
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The article concludes that genuine empowerment requires substantial capital investment, not just goodwill, to build effective support systems.
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“Wants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wants. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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