as in craves
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
I've been coveting that sleek sports car in the showroom for some time now
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Recent Examples of covets
The interesting thing to note here is that this 10-collection piece is not new; instead, the objective is to draw awareness to existing pieces that are available in Alo Yoga stores and online that Jenner covets and uses in day-to-day life.
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Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covets
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Is there any player that craves the spotlight more than Harper, and one that rises to the moment more than the two-time MVP?—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Every Major League Baseball team craves depth, and on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves were able to snake some from a National League rival.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cook wants the foundation to also benefit other neurodivergent kids, like those with ADHD or dyslexia.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Everyone just wants to have empathy and comfort for our families that were impacted.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Covets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covets. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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