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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Some might suggest that these delusions of grandeur are designed to tranquilize the nervous masses; regardless, the public obviously craves them.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Andy’s almost three decades with the company gives him reason to validate Dan Black’s viewpoint at EY: younger generations crave autonomy but also want to be part of something bigger.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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For those who do not want to lock up that firearm, Michael suggests other interventions that can help prevent suicide.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The firepit is there for anyone who just wants to cheer from the sidelines.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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He’s done a lot in this league through grit and toughness and will and desire, never the most talented player, but compensating for that with hard work and smarts.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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To create them, trace and cut two egg shapes, decorate as desired, then glue the edges together—leaving a small opening to tuck in a message or seed packets or candy before sealing.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Desiderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desiderate. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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