desiderating

present participle of desiderate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiderating
Verb
  • Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Gourmand perfumes, scents built around edible, dessert-like notes, continue to dominate because shoppers are craving comfort and nostalgia.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.
    Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Lyles has not given a reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.
    Mary Ramsey Updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images As Micron customers try and adjust to a new reality of constantly rising memory prices, investors in the company are enjoying historic profit margins.
    Ari Levy,Kif Leswing, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • After a morning of spotty showers, the Twin Cities is enjoying sunshine, a nice breeze and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday.
    Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Beachgoers seeking relief from the recent heat or simply desiring a walk near the ocean have been met over the past week with advisories to stay away and, barring that, warnings to be extremely cautious around waves that have proven tragically powerful along Bay Area coasts.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
  • London joined the organization in 2018, desiring to bring a chapter of the guild to his community in Seattle.
    Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 June 2026
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“Desiderating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderating. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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