as in welcome
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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
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The Table of Contents takes the form of song titles to pair the music, if desired, and (unofficial) Spotify playlists have sprung up to assist.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Top with crumbled cheese, if desired.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
And then there’s the remainder of the Heat power rotation that left plenty to be desired with Ware sidelined.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
To freeze raw cabbage, cut into slices or chunks as desired, then freeze in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container for up to two months.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Betts won the opening tip and Leger-Walker passed to Jaquez for an uncontested layup that got the Bruins off to the fast start their coach desired.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Georgians have long desired to move closer to the West and join the European Union, with opinion polls showing overwhelming support for joining the bloc.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Taste for seasoning, adding more salt, lemon or pepper flakes as desired.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Dollop whipped cream over panna cotta and spread, swooshing decoratively as desired.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The Table of Contents takes the form of song titles to pair the music, if desired, and (unofficial) Spotify playlists have sprung up to assist.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 Jan. 2026
Top with crumbled cheese, if desired.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
And then there’s the remainder of the Heat power rotation that left plenty to be desired with Ware sidelined.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
To freeze raw cabbage, cut into slices or chunks as desired, then freeze in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container for up to two months.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Betts won the opening tip and Leger-Walker passed to Jaquez for an uncontested layup that got the Bruins off to the fast start their coach desired.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Georgians have long desired to move closer to the West and join the European Union, with opinion polls showing overwhelming support for joining the bloc.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Taste for seasoning, adding more salt, lemon or pepper flakes as desired.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Adjective
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Nevertheless, an honest discussion of the true costs facing the city and how to address them will be welcome.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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This is essentially a once-per-lifetime welcome bonus rule for each of the consumer Sapphire Cards.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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George and Tina Schneider, along with their children, Jonathan and Emily, are introducing Northeast Florida to a taste of home that their family has craved since moving here from Connecticut more than 20 years ago.—
Teresa Stepzinski,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Jan. 2026
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While successful, the artists craved more.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Roughly one week later, Lillard officially requested a trade.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Steelers requested interviews with nearly a dozen candidates, several of whom have been hired for other jobs already.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The New York City shooting happened in front of a surveillance camera, and police released other surveillance images in a wanted poster amid a nationwide manhunt.—
Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In touting the arrest of Wedding, Patel highlighted the FBI’s arrest of six of the agency’s top 10 most wanted fugitives in the past year — including the recent arrest of a man in Mexico, who was charged with murdering a woman in North Carolina in 2016.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Volunteers sought for City commissions The City of Vista is accepting applications from Vista residents for several volunteer commissions, boards and committees.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instead of seeing improvement after the prescription of each medication, the suit describes a downward spiral for Lindsay who initially sought treatment after becoming anxious when Patrick returned to work following the birth of their third child and she was left at home with her three kids.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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