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
Beyond the talent, Zabel and Emmanwori have the mental makeup Seattle covets in cornerstone players.
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Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 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
Your undeniable beauty and talent were not of this world, and a presence not of this world needs protection in a world that covets light and the anointing of God.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 8 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
Your undeniable beauty and talent were not of this world, and a presence not of this world needs protection in a world that covets light and the anointing of God.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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.
—Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covets
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Minneapolis knows that violence is exactly what this administration craves.—
Jennifer Brooks,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The league craves flexibility, and Barrett’s contract is the shortest.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Though designers will still prioritize efficiency, the triangle might not always be the default layout to achieve what a homeowner wants.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Transgender athlete wants to drop her challenge Lindsay Hecox, a transgender student at Boise State University who convinced lower courts to temporarily block enforcement of Idaho’s ban, now wants to abandon her case.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Covets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covets. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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