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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
Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Players could then unlock the opportunity to use those factories to produce and trade bespoke burgers or bicycles, for instance, but the limited design options available left a lot to be desired, especially at the start.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Lewkowitz opened the discussion by grounding the conversation in history, noting that cotton has remained a viable and desired resource for seven millennia.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet, some teams had impressive draft hauls, while others left more to be desired.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The audience participation, desired or not, continued at times throughout the show.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
If desired, brush the edges of the pie crust with heavy cream.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Guest services check in at least daily to ensure that rooms are stocked with everything desired.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Serve with steamed white rice if desired.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
And second, the former Cup winner could have real value on the trade market, especially in a year in which the free-agent class (particularly at center) leaves much to be desired.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Players could then unlock the opportunity to use those factories to produce and trade bespoke burgers or bicycles, for instance, but the limited design options available left a lot to be desired, especially at the start.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Lewkowitz opened the discussion by grounding the conversation in history, noting that cotton has remained a viable and desired resource for seven millennia.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
Yet, some teams had impressive draft hauls, while others left more to be desired.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The audience participation, desired or not, continued at times throughout the show.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
If desired, brush the edges of the pie crust with heavy cream.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
Guest services check in at least daily to ensure that rooms are stocked with everything desired.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Serve with steamed white rice if desired.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Adjective
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Submissions are welcome across all styles, including animation, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Naqvi praised Trump for extending the ceasefire, calling it a welcome step toward de-escalation.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Ravens went into this draft with obvious needs — interior offensive linemen, pass-catching targets and edge rusher being the most glaring — but what DeCosta craved most of all was a return to the team’s hard-nosed roots.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The nontraditional scoring method being used at the Mitsubishi Electric Classic has created the sort of turmoil on the leaderboard that the organizers craved to set it apart.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Investigators said the assault happened after a woman and her boyfriend requested an Uber to pick them up at a bar in the Denver area and take them to a home in Arvada.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The defense requested a 5-year sentence.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Another person on the most wanted bulletin, Isamar Santana, is now listed as in custody.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Patel added eight of the FBI's most wanted fugitives have been captured in just over a year, more than double the previous four years combined.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bombing operations were also reported in Bint Jbeil, a key Hezbollah stronghold that Israeli forces have sought to take over, as well as in other areas in the south.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Canberra has actively sought to expand the country’s AI capacity.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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