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
Verb
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But early albums did not produce songs with mass appeal, at times frustrating record label executives who craved shorter, radio-friendly tunes that would drive sales.—
Adam Levine,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Silversea Those craving a luxury Alaska cruise need not look further than Silversea, says Goldring.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Back-to-back 11-6 seasons ending in a wild-card whimper wasn’t what anyone who enjoyed showing up to work all season at The Bolt wanted, of course.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Arizona Big Buckle Shearling Leather Sandal This extra cozy take on the popular Arizona Sandal pairs an ultra-soft shearling lining with an oversized, elegant pin buckle that’s perfect for comfort lovers who still want to make a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Taste for seasoning and add more salt if desired.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Repeat to complete more reps and sets as desired.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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