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
Who covets the Panama Canal, seeks to turn this international waterway — meant to remain permanently neutral — into its own territory, and disregards the sovereignty of regional countries?
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ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Similar to the Chiefs’ recent signing of safety Alohi Gilman, Kohou offers the positional versatility that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo covets.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Cooper is the kind of tough, physical receiver coach Sean Payton covets.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
But Beijing also covets ties to Bangladesh, which offers strategic access to the Bay of Bengal that could mitigate any blockade scenario in the South China Sea.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Sitting on the among the world’s largest deposits of natural gas and oil, Iran doesn’t need nuclear energy, but Khamenei covets an atomic weapon in his war against the West (particularly the United States) and for his demented dream to destroy our ally Israel.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Turner’s library acquisition proved enormously valuable for programming on TNT and Turner Classic Movies (which Sarandos reportedly covets as part of the current Warner deal).
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Jenrick covets Badenoch’s job—and his plan to win it relies on outflanking her on crime and immigration.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
This car is for the collector who not only covets one of the most important models in the history of one of the world’s most influential marques, but also cherishes a challenge.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Similar to the Chiefs’ recent signing of safety Alohi Gilman, Kohou offers the positional versatility that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo covets.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Cooper is the kind of tough, physical receiver coach Sean Payton covets.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
But Beijing also covets ties to Bangladesh, which offers strategic access to the Bay of Bengal that could mitigate any blockade scenario in the South China Sea.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Sitting on the among the world’s largest deposits of natural gas and oil, Iran doesn’t need nuclear energy, but Khamenei covets an atomic weapon in his war against the West (particularly the United States) and for his demented dream to destroy our ally Israel.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Turner’s library acquisition proved enormously valuable for programming on TNT and Turner Classic Movies (which Sarandos reportedly covets as part of the current Warner deal).
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Jenrick covets Badenoch’s job—and his plan to win it relies on outflanking her on crime and immigration.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025
This car is for the collector who not only covets one of the most important models in the history of one of the world’s most influential marques, but also cherishes a challenge.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covets
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This mix will satisfy that sweet and salty combo that everyone craves.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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In this particular case, Elordi’s Venus in Cancer seeks closeness, comfort and emotional security, while Jenner’s Uranus in Capricorn craves independence, space and doing things on her own terms.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Say that a presidential candidate wants to create universal prekindergarten, implement a comprehensive parental-leave policy, lower the Medicare-eligibility age, and invest in clean energy and cancer research.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Covets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covets. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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