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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Yet Xi’s China craves the reserve-currency title the most.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025 -
This generation craves brands that feel personal, intentional and emotionally resonant.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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No, Charlize really wanted to play with the helicopter bit, and Fred North [helped brainstorm].—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
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Add Kosher Dill Pickle coins or fruit slices, if desired.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But the question for the world, does the regime still desire to make a nuclear weapon?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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