DESIDERATING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

desiderating

verb

present participle of desiderate

as in craving

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy a wide gulf between what they desiderate and what they deserve

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From Mongolia’s vast Gobi Desert and China’s high-altitude wine country to India’s wildlife-rich heartland, these destinations offer the cultural depth, natural beauty and sense of exclusivity that seasoned travelers are increasingly craving.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
For those craving something savory, try a hearty biscuit sandwich stacked with Southern staples like pimiento cheese and Neese’s Country Sausage, sourced from Greensboro.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

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Bikes are also available on loan for guests wanting to explore the area, and in-room maps help craft the perfect itinerary, though the front desk will happily share recommendations.

— Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Holden’s clinging to purity isn’t only about wanting to turn back time, though.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

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But Newcastle intend to use the proceeds from the Tonali sale to reinvest in their squad, with Howe desiring a goalkeeper, at least one full-back, two midfielders (should Joe Willock also leave) and at least one attacker.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Yes, a few reward-like mechanisms are in the thin layer of the models built through reinforcement learning, but the models are overwhelmingly about predicting, not desiring.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

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