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
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.
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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
Beyond the talent, Zabel and Emmanwori have the mental makeup Seattle covets in cornerstone players.
—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
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
Beyond the talent, Zabel and Emmanwori have the mental makeup Seattle covets in cornerstone players.
—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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The Colts’ Alec Pierce, who’s got the kind of size (6-foot-3) that Payton craves, is also hitting the market after his first 1,000-yard campaign.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instagram craves visual stories.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Red Hill wants to change that in partnership with nearby business, housing complexes and University City Partners, a nonprofit that advocates for economic development in the area.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Premier League football will be a big step up, but there will be no surprises in what Rosenior wants from him on the pitch.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Covets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covets. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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