Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desiderations
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Makary drew criticism last year after the agency imposed stricter requirements on who could get Covid shots.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
29 May 2026 -
But only service members who are not overweight and fit certain height and weight requirements can attend, according to a screenshot of a Pentagon memo shared to a military Facebook group and a person familiar with the matter.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Since 1981, Disney has helped fulfill wishes with the organization for more than 175,000 children, or a wish an hour each day.—
Brian Brant,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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People also are looking for cheap thrills, while necessities have gotten more expensive.—
Juveria Tabassum,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The political euphoria that arises from economic growth can quickly curdle into anger if the growth prices the middle class out of life’s necessities.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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The orangutan care specialists spent months preparing Hesty to have the baby, using positive reinforcement to convince her to cooperate with testing and other needs.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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This darling pair of Dolce Vita sandals has the prettiest beaded embellishment for all of your vacation wear needs.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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Amazon’s summer fashion lineup includes breezy dresses, drawstring shorts, and moisture-wicking tops, along with trendy capris, comfy flip-flops, and other warm-weather essentials.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Keep scrolling for tiny travel essentials that'll fit right in your personal item.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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No locals had dared help the rancher repair his fence and care for his herd because of the cartel requisites, leaving the rancher with a limited employment pool.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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Jenkins clarified that one of the requisites to being eligible to earn a charter in the first place was to compete in every Cup race the last two years — an expensive undertaking.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Desiderations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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