1
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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2
as in requested
to make a request for
the host desires a response to the dinner invitation by tomorrow
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as in welcome
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Recent Examples of desired
PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Cowboys pass at will on Panthers’ defense While the Carolina defense continued to do a swell job against the run for a second consecutive weekend, the coverage unit left a lot to be desired against Prescott and the Cowboys’ aerial attack.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Add half a cup to a cup of baking soda if desired.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Less certain but no less desired by McGuire — an ice rink pavilion for casual skating that could double as an outdoor market in the summer.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Trump has long desired the prize, claiming credit for ending global conflicts.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
For some female fans, however, the styles for women leave something to be desired.
—Jennifer Halper, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
If desired, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to thin the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Start on the low end of that range, try a taste, then add more if desired to bring balance to the dish.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The writing does leave something to be desired.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
Cowboys pass at will on Panthers’ defense While the Carolina defense continued to do a swell job against the run for a second consecutive weekend, the coverage unit left a lot to be desired against Prescott and the Cowboys’ aerial attack.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Add half a cup to a cup of baking soda if desired.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Less certain but no less desired by McGuire — an ice rink pavilion for casual skating that could double as an outdoor market in the summer.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
Trump has long desired the prize, claiming credit for ending global conflicts.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
For some female fans, however, the styles for women leave something to be desired.
—Jennifer Halper, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
If desired, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to thin the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Start on the low end of that range, try a taste, then add more if desired to bring balance to the dish.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Verb
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The key that Casaubon craved is particularly alluring.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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In her view, Malaviya has always been an intuitively curious and independent person who craved social interaction.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this year, officials at the Louvre requested urgent help from the French government to restore and renovate the museum's ageing exhibition halls and better protect its countless works of art.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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In court filings, the Justice Department, which argues these cases on behalf of the government, said that the re-detention is legal because the agency has once again requested new travel documents from Ukraine.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For many readers, like me, TFP is a welcome alternative to the incurious group-think that weighed down The Gray Lady.—
Debra J. Saunders,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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During this process, enter the promo code NEWSWEEK to secure your welcome offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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More than half of those kids just wanted space from their parents in those situations, while only 28% wanted to hear advice from their parents, the survey found.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Though the story is based on Jordan’s gymnastics journey, Gina wanted the message to inspire others.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Any notion that this is a high-minded, good-government effort by the administration has to be put in the context that Trump has consistently sought to cast doubt on legitimate elections for at least a decade, dating back to his successful campaign for president in the 2016 election.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, head architect Péter Bordás sought to honor the site’s winemaking heritage, by creating a weightless circular structure that would hover above the vines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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