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
Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
With dipping enrollment, lower-than-desired daily class attendance and growing overhead costs, West Contra Costa Unified School District leadership has regularly noted that struggling finances have forced officials to make challenging cuts to prevent a county or state takeover.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Bring a picnic lunch if desired.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
During Kimmel’s opening monologue in his first show back Tuesday that included a cameo by Robert De Niro, the late-night host didn’t offer an explicit apology as the likes of station group Sinclair and others desired.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The weaknesses Detroit’s middle six leaves a lot to be desired.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Place 2 pounds potatoes, scrubbed, in a large pot (if using baby, small, or medium-size potatoes, leave whole; if using large potatoes or sweet potatoes, peel if desired, and cut potatoes into evenly sized pieces).
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
But for the third week in a row, the Fighting Irish defense left something to be desired.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Sprinkle with flaky salt, if desired.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
With dipping enrollment, lower-than-desired daily class attendance and growing overhead costs, West Contra Costa Unified School District leadership has regularly noted that struggling finances have forced officials to make challenging cuts to prevent a county or state takeover.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Bring a picnic lunch if desired.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
During Kimmel’s opening monologue in his first show back Tuesday that included a cameo by Robert De Niro, the late-night host didn’t offer an explicit apology as the likes of station group Sinclair and others desired.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The weaknesses Detroit’s middle six leaves a lot to be desired.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Place 2 pounds potatoes, scrubbed, in a large pot (if using baby, small, or medium-size potatoes, leave whole; if using large potatoes or sweet potatoes, peel if desired, and cut potatoes into evenly sized pieces).
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
But for the third week in a row, the Fighting Irish defense left something to be desired.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Verb
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The opening craved here, and indicative of the movie’s previous early August date (before Weapons took it over), was $40M, on par with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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But developments in the 1800s allowed companies to sell already-roasted coffee directly to convenience-hungry consumers who also craved more consistency in their brews.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The parents requested Alverno continue services to the end of the school year, May 22, 2026.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Officers at the scene requested medical attention for a security guard and two other people who suffered gunshot wounds.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This season’s round of creative director debuts injected a welcome sense of anticipation and excitement to the Milan shows.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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There’s a standing invitation that the royal family are always welcome in Australia.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hamlin wanted that race win badly, but securing the runner-up position meant he is placed fourth in the standings.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The actress wanted to her look to emulate French actresses like Bibi Anderson and Liv Ullman as well as Swedish actress, Gunnel Lindblum, and brought these references to Nollet for her transformation.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Netanyahu, in turn, has repeatedly claimed that Khan sought the warrants only to divert attention from the woman’s charges.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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But Univision has sought to make this one a political battle, as well, enlisting support from numerous lawmakers, and now the president.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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