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as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
he greatly desired a new mountain bike for his next birthday
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as in requested
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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Recent Examples of desired
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Based on ideas of recruit quality and the traits the military sees as best suited to success in the ranks, the military has mostly desired to recruit straight and white young men.
—Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
No sequence served as a better microcosm of that than the several plays that might’ve cost them the game early in the fourth quarter Sunday, when both LaFleur and multiple guys on the field left plenty to be desired.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Serve warm, with cranberry sauce on the side, if desired.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Another possibility Diel suggested is heating milk at sub-pasteurization temperatures before using it, which could retain the qualities desired by the raw milk cheese industry and effectively inactivate the virus.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
The record-setting rate of college coaching buyouts this year has reignited one member of Congress’ push to impose sweeping limits on how much universities can pay their coaches—both to lead their teams and, if desired, leave them.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Gray was the color most desired, and in the horse world, gray means white.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The victory Friday night against the Mountain West cellar dweller added to road games that left a lot to be desired.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate; crimp edges as desired and chill in freezer until ready to use.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Based on ideas of recruit quality and the traits the military sees as best suited to success in the ranks, the military has mostly desired to recruit straight and white young men.
—Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
No sequence served as a better microcosm of that than the several plays that might’ve cost them the game early in the fourth quarter Sunday, when both LaFleur and multiple guys on the field left plenty to be desired.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Serve warm, with cranberry sauce on the side, if desired.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Another possibility Diel suggested is heating milk at sub-pasteurization temperatures before using it, which could retain the qualities desired by the raw milk cheese industry and effectively inactivate the virus.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2025
The record-setting rate of college coaching buyouts this year has reignited one member of Congress’ push to impose sweeping limits on how much universities can pay their coaches—both to lead their teams and, if desired, leave them.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Gray was the color most desired, and in the horse world, gray means white.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The victory Friday night against the Mountain West cellar dweller added to road games that left a lot to be desired.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Adjective
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Soccer Sidekicks aims to contribute to that reframing by providing experiences that may help children feel welcome to return, explore, and grow.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Resorts across the country, including in Phoenix and Scottsdale are providing exclusive offers with spa passes, like discounts on treatments or a welcome glass of champagne.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Arsenal had already won 4-1 at Selhurst Park that season, but their title defence was stuttering and manager George Graham craved more firepower.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Producers could share wise farming methods, sales reps could amplify the message through distribution, and consumers craved intentional approaches to wine.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After the couple handed Clarkson a paper with their vows and requested her to read it, the three-time Grammy Award winner joked that she wasn’t officially allowed to officiate.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her mother requested ketamine treatment, explaining that infusions of the drug had helped Maya in the past; hospital staff reported Beata to the Department of Children and Families, and she was accused of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The show will follow a secret agent with an impeccable record who is betrayed and becomes the most wanted man in Spain.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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But, God, to be able to play a Pablo Escobar who was just petty and wanted friends, there was something so stupid and so hilarious about that to me.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The parents both told the outlet, though, that their son has not sought political advice from them.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Massachusetts had passed a state law exempting its citizens from serving in such an undeclared war, and the state then sought to bring the question of the conflict’s constitutionality before the justices.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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