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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
Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
In a home where a seamless connection between indoors and out is desired, Montenegro employs the classic design device of continuing the flooring material from the interior to the exterior.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Similarly, green onions can be used as a substitute for chives in dishes where a stronger onion flavor is desired.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
As long as our little government folks allow construction and developments everywhere, rail just will not work for efficient and desired human transportation.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
If desired, stir in honey or agave syrup to sweeten the juice.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
While his performance against the Vikings in Week 7 (18 carries for 44 yards) left a ton to be desired, the important thing is that he's been effective in three of the last four weeks.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
If additional browning is desired after baking, place under the broiler.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
There’s still much to be desired from this team – whose victory over the Wildcats (5-4, 3-3) was a bit of a microcosm for the season at large.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Los Angeles Chargers are coming to town next weekend with their own impressive head coach-quarterback pairing, even if the rest of the roster leaves something to be desired.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
In a home where a seamless connection between indoors and out is desired, Montenegro employs the classic design device of continuing the flooring material from the interior to the exterior.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Similarly, green onions can be used as a substitute for chives in dishes where a stronger onion flavor is desired.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
As long as our little government folks allow construction and developments everywhere, rail just will not work for efficient and desired human transportation.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
If desired, stir in honey or agave syrup to sweeten the juice.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
While his performance against the Vikings in Week 7 (18 carries for 44 yards) left a ton to be desired, the important thing is that he's been effective in three of the last four weeks.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
If additional browning is desired after baking, place under the broiler.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
There’s still much to be desired from this team – whose victory over the Wildcats (5-4, 3-3) was a bit of a microcosm for the season at large.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for desired
Adjective
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People are also welcome to donate their cars.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Birds are a welcome addition to any landscape—they're fun to watch, pollinate flowers, and add color and biodiversity to the garden.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The trend's inception came as people craved more dynamic rooms, especially after all-white minimalism dominated homes for years.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
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Europeans craved simple treats made with everyday ingredients such as flour, sugar and the star of this show, butter and these historic cookies were the answer to their prayers.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 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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She was found not guilty of a related charge of concealing a wanted person, which is a misdemeanor.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Last August, the FBI put out a wanted poster of Lak identifying her as a fugitive in the fraud cases.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 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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“Desired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desired. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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