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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Verb
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At that moment in his life, Bacon was craving some peace of mind.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025 -
For those who still crave that feeling, but don’t have a private-jet budget, BeOnd—a boutique, all-business-class airline—is pitching itself as the next best thing.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now, a New Jersey mayor wants to shut the initiative down.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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While weddings are generally less formal these days, that arguably makes the dress code even more challenging: no one wants to be underdressed, or overdressed, for a friend’s big day.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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If desired, garnish the platter with sprigs of fresh basil.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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But this first real test left a lot to be desired for the Red Sox.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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