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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiderate
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With Dejan Kulusevski still recovering from knee surgery, Spurs desperately crave a playmaker and Eze fits the bill perfectly.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
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However, those who adopt the top-gun role are much more likely to steer their coaching company with clarity, confidence and the kind of conviction clients crave.—
Doaa K. Darwish,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Endgame: Walled Gardens With Super Agents No retailer or marketplace wants its data powering a rival’s AI agent.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Before heading back to the beach house, the pair stops to grab a snack – only Belly wants to stop at a peach stand, and Conrad is allergic to the fruit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The hallowed group of dividend growers know how to stack pennies over time, but their headline numbers often leave a lot to be desired.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Linebackers offer lots of optimism The past two seasons, the linebacker group left a lot to be desired.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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