as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve
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Sacramento State’s 6-foot-11, 270-pound senior craves the opportunity to devour defenders in the lane with post moves, or a pass to an open shooter after a double-team, or to thunder-dunk on the run as one regal finisher.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025 -
For the wine lover craving a Napa experience without Napa’s price tag or crowds, Lodi offers the perfect alternative.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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If that is what Talamasca wants to be, well, what a blessing!—
Lily Osler,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The key to this classic is making sure cook off all the liquid in the summer squash, because no one wants a watery casserole.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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There’s still much to be desired from this team – whose victory over the Wildcats (5-4, 3-3) was a bit of a microcosm for the season at large.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Unlike the award-winning SDSJC, now run by Courteney’s former assistant coach and newfound rival Tammy Istiny (Kristin Chenoweth), Headleston’s cheer program leaves a lot to be desired.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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